Enter the unforgettable, heartbreaking world of two boys—a wealthy son and the child of his father's servant—bound by an unlikely friendship.

Caught in the tragic sweep of history, they find themselves in Afghanistan during a tense and crucial moment of change and destruction.

This powerful tale explores the depths of friendship, the profound impact of reading, and the devastating price of betrayal.

Amidst the shadow of their fathers—their love, their sacrifices, their lies—the possibility of redemption beckons.

Will they find a way to heal the wounds of the past? Or will the secrets and betrayals tear them apart forever?