Sam J.S. Monroe whom she believes is a

whom she believes is a spirit inhabiting the manor

where she had a special coming-of-age ceremony

The truth behind the death of her son

following the promise of freedom further than he ever dreamed possible

Sam J.S. Monroe whom she believes is aSamuel Meffire grew up as a Black German in East Germany and, against all odds, became East Germany's first Black police officer. In the nineties, marked by upheaval and unrest, he was the face of an anti racism campaign, received invitations to politicians' receptions, talk shows and numerous media appearances. But as Europe changed, he slipped from being a model policeman into crime himself, eking out his days as a hunted criminal and prisoner.