At the beginning of the 20th century in Northern Germany. Ruven Preuk, the youngest son of the wheelwright, possesses an extraordinary musical talent even as a child: he sees sounds, and on his violin, he plays strange melodies. This brings him not only admiration in the village. Eventually, the old Preuk realizes that there is no future for his son. In desperation, he tries to beat the music out of him. Then he lets him go. In the city, Ruven learns from the Jew Goldbaum, falling in love with both his granddaughter Rahel and the belief in a brilliant career. Art means freedom and recognition, but the Nazis are already raising their guns. Just as his breakthrough is about to happen, World War II pulls Germany into the abyss. And Ruven must once again find his way, at the end of all melodies. With "The Last Land," Svenja Leiber presents a powerful novel.