The most translated contemporary Dutch novel (translated into more than 33 languages). How far will parents go to protect their children? This is the question posed by the novel, whose thrilling events and surprising ending unfold over a dinner table. The entire story takes place in a single night around the dinner table where two brothers-a former teacher who is currently unemployed, and a politician aspiring to be prime minister-and their wives meet. They discuss their sons, Michiel and Rik, and what their sons have done that could threaten the stability of the entire family.