In this novel, Maurois brilliantly paints an emotional picture that transports the reader to worlds filled with strong emotions and the vicissitudes of human life. She moves us between multiple characters in a month that represents the cycle of renewal and closure in nature, using roses as a symbol of the temporary beauty that accompanies changes. The events are woven in the midst of complex emotions such as love and loss, and tell how hope can grow in the land of sadness. In poetic language, Maurois opens windows into the human soul, exploring how memories and desires intertwine and how people are affected and changed throughout the course of their lives. It is a journey that stimulates the senses and teaches us that beauty and pain can go hand in hand in human existence.