Twenty years ago, the con artist Lajos, Eszter's great and only love, charmed not only her but also her entire family with his charisma and cunning. Eszter has never forgiven him for marrying her sister Vilma. Now he returns to clarify the tragic events of the past and settle old scores. In the process, three letters intended for Eszter come to light, which she never received. Following the worldwide success of Sándor Márai's novel "Embers," this is another masterpiece from the great Hungarian author.