Fever at Dawn

Set in post-World War II 1945, the story follows Miklós, a man with just six months to live, who is determined to find a wife despite his grim prognosis. Isolated in a male sanatorium in Sweden, he reaches out to 117 Hungarian women, leading to a correspondence with Lili. Inspired by real-life letters, this poignant narrative blends humor and heartache, exploring the resilience of love in the face of adversity. The novel captures the indomitable human spirit amid the shadows of war, making it both heartrending and uplifting.