A boy, his grandfather, and the healing power of memory. The day 12-year-old Zeno catches the biggest sea bass of his life changes everything. For on that day, his father is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. Zeno must spend the summer in Northern Italy with a grandfather he doesn’t know. In his story, the tragedies of the waning century are reflected. A touching novel about the strong bond between generations and the healing power of memory.