A story that touches our innermost being and shows us all how vital the right reading can be.

Since the plague has held everything under its spell, Matteo never leave his apartment. From the window he watches a magnificent blooming magnolia, otherwise life in the small town has almost come to a standstill. If it weren't for the niece who takes care of him and a neighbor who leaves flowers and wine in front of his door, he would be on his own - his wife died a few years ago. In order to master the unprecedented time of the pandemic, Matteo forges a survival plan. Six books, ranging from the Old Testament to the present day and dealing with plagues, give him insights into life that will ultimately seem more precious to him than ever.