Set during World War II in the Netherlands, the novel follows Henri Osewoudt, a timid tobacconist who becomes embroiled in the Dutch resistance after meeting the enigmatic Dorbeck, a man who looks strikingly similar to him. As Osewoudt undertakes dangerous missions against the Nazis, he grapples with questions of identity, morality, and reality, especially as Dorbeck's existence becomes increasingly ambiguous. The story delves into themes of duality and the blurred lines between good and evil, leaving Osewoudt in a precarious position as he struggles to prove his innocence in a world where truth is elusive.
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