Narcissus

Martina meets a man who captivates her instantly. He is self-confident, charismatic, full of life – and for Martina, the embodiment of everything she has ever dreamed of. At the beginning of their relationship, she is happy and believes she has finally found the partner with whom she will build a family. But behind the perfect mask, a different face is gradually revealed. Petr can be both tender and cruel, loving and cold. Every moment of happiness is paid for with pain. Nevertheless, Martina tries to keep the relationship going at all costs because she believes that love and family are worth fighting for. The book follows ten years of their life together – from the initial euphoria, through starting a family, to the moments when manipulation and disappointment lead to an unexpected break-up and a fight for the future of Martina and her children. The story also features characters from the novel Seven and a Half Years; you will meet Linda and Anna again, whose destinies are intertwined with Martina's story. Narcis is a story about illusions, manipulation, and the strength to find yourself – even when it means coming face to face with the man you once loved more than anything in the world.