The First World War is behind us. Three friends - Robbie, the desperate racing driver Kester and the "last romantic" Leni returned to civilian life and founded a small auto repair shop. And although the ghosts of the past haunt them, they are not discouraged - after all, what could be better than friendship, strong and faithful, for which you can give the last? Probably only love, which knows no boundaries and limits. Charming and gentle Patricia Holman, Robbie's lover, dispels the darkness of the meaninglessness of his existence. However, the newfound happiness is threatened by the echoes of the same war - existing not only in the memory and consciousness of the heroes, but in a harsh way embodied in reality. Will the representatives of this "lost generation" be able to find a place for themselves in a changed world?The most beautiful and sad novel about love and friendship in the entire history of the twentieth century won the hearts of millions of readers. This book is loved, read and re-read all over the world.