The novel tells the story of a woman who struggles to cope with the loss of her husband, whom she spent many years with, and enters a new romantic relationship with an older man. They share five years of love and harmony before she passes away.

At first glance, the events of the novel seem very ordinary, but they intersect with major political events that affected Jordan and the region in general, impacting the fate of the novel's characters. The profound sadness woven into the pages reflects the sorrow of our contemporary history, starting with the 1967 defeat by Israel and through the events of September 1970, continuing with other tragic events and wars that have not ceased to this day.