Various characters in the hotel, one story after another where the old life affects the new life. Do they wear ill-fitting dresses in order to stay normal under the spotlight, or do they simply ignore the guests present and flee the ball scene? Or enjoy the dance by yourself?
The spotlight is not just black and white, we all have to find a balance between extremes.
This novel and its characters are purely fictitious. Any similarity is purely coincidental and should not be imitated.
