Rather than focus on a central character, the book contains the story of three generations: the grandmother Casard, her daughter Araxie, and granddaughter, Seta. The struggles faced by each woman show the enduring effects of the Armenian genocide which occurred in 1915 at the hands of the Young Turks.
By not focusing on a central character, this book explores the lives of three successive generations: grandmother Casard, daughter Araxie, and granddaughter Seta. The hardships these women endured serve as a poignant reminder of the lasting impact of the Armenian genocide in 1915, perpetrated by the Young Turks.