In this poignant tale, a widower stumbles upon a forgotten treasure trove of letters in his late wife's room. Among them is an unopened envelope containing a letter from her first love, Rudolf Schroder, revealing a forbidden romance torn apart by the ravages of war. As the protagonist delves into the letter's contents, he uncovers a tale of enduring love and heartache, ultimately finding closure and a deeper understanding of his wife's hidden past. This discovery serves as a poignant reminder of the timeless power of love and the connections that transcend even the barriers of life and death.