“Lovers on All Saint’s Day” is a collection of short stories packed with romance, betrayal, revenge, and murder.
“Hiding Places” sets the stage for other sections of the book. It offers the backstory of their composition and a sort of foreshadowing.
“Life on Grimsey Island” follows the life of a young man who rebels against his father and decides to disown his name and country. On the night of his departure, he stops at his lover’s house and spends the night. He wakes up the next morning and finds the map on the wall. He comes to the conclusion that running away is foolish, swapping countries will not solve his problems; he will still remain his father’s son no matter where he goes.
“At the Café de la République” follows the reunion of two lovers who had previously separated. However, the reunion does not last since both parties have different visions of the future. The man hopes for a more permanent and stable outcome, but his counterpart believes that no future exists for them both after what they underwent in their previous relationship.
“The All Saints’ Day Lovers” describes a couple living in a loveless marriage which leads to betrayal. After contemplating the idea of a divorce, the man is surprised when his wife chooses to leave.
“The Lodger” is a ghost story, but one without a ghost. A man realizes that his wife’s dead lover plans on haunting their marriage forever.
