Shimon Garber Bücher

Set in the 1970s, the story follows Adam Gardov, a Jewish Soviet citizen who emigrates from the Soviet Union. Upon arriving in Austria, he is met by representatives of the Israeli agency Sohnut but chooses to head to the United States instead of Israel. While waiting for his American visa, which takes six months, Adam finds employment with the unscrupulous Madame Betina, a figure deeply entwined in the immigration process of that era. The narrative explores themes of identity, choice, and the complexities of immigration.