It is with great pleasure and emotion to present this captivating book, about real events from Europe, around 1920, written with love by Sophia Dediu. This book is based on Sophia's discussions with Ana, and it is dedicated to our beloved Ana. There is no doubt that this unique book, with so vivid descriptions, which reminds us of Mark Twain and Victor Hugo, will have a visible place in the English literary universe, on both sides of the Atlantic.