Depths

In October 1914, Swedish naval officer Lars Tobiasson-Svartman embarks on a secret mission to collect depth readings around the Stockholm archipelago, where he encounters Sara Fredrika, a young widow living in isolation, blissfully unaware of the ongoing war. Drawn to Sara's wild spirit and starkly different from his elegant wife, Lars finds himself grappling with forbidden desires and the dangerous implications of his choices, leading to a web of lies and profound consequences for both women in his life. Acclaimed author Henning Mankell masterfully explores themes of obsession and duty in this gripping tale.