This is a novel set in Leipzig during the post-reunification period. The main character, Helge, finds himself here due to both professional and personal reasons. It is a coming-of-age story in which Helge observes and experiences the time and circumstances with open eyes. It is also a love story, but it ends tragically for Helge and his love. This is a brief summary of the novel. Just over twenty-five years ago, the reunification took place. How it unfolded should still concern us today, as history is formative and important and should be present in novels. Much of it is relevant or still holds true in the present, as the past always has a permanence that extends into the present and even into the future.