This hauntingly beautiful short story takes readers on a journey through the Estonian winter forest and into the heart of a man grappling with his own mortality. As Mr. Thomander arrives at a Black Sea resort to seek treatment for his ailing heart, he is drawn into the mysterious world of Sonja, a girl whose illness captivates him. Through vivid descriptions of nature and Thomander's own thoughts and feelings, the story weaves a delicate tapestry of longing and loss. Despite the lack of a clear narrative arc, the reader is drawn into the protagonist's inner world and becomes invested in his search for connection and meaning.
