The wonderful marriage of Isabell and her Egyptian husband was cut short far too early by the sudden death of Mahmoud. The young couple had just begun to build a life in Hurghada, wished for a child, and were happy. The shock ran deep, yet Isabell wanted to stay in her beloved Egypt. With the elemental strength of her mother, Isabell managed to keep her travel agency and guest villa running – if it hadn't been for Mahmoud's best friend, who not only turned Isabell against everything else but ultimately destroyed all hopes in a terrible way. The novel not only tells the true story of a mother and daughter who dreamed of a fulfilled life in Egypt but also offers a deep insight into the culture and beauty of the country. It brings closer the mentality of the locals, which is often difficult for us Germans to understand.