Antony Easton discovers a suitcase belonging to his late father, Peter, revealing his family's hidden Jewish heritage and a legacy lost during the Holocaust. The suitcase contains documents, photographs, and a birth certificate that trace Peter's origins as Peter Hans Rudolf Eisner, born into a wealthy Jewish family in pre-war Germany. The narrative unfolds the family's struggles against Nazi persecution, the loss of their fortune, and the eventual escape to England. Antony embarks on a decade-long journey to reclaim stolen family assets, including artwork, leading to revelations about his family's past and the complexities of restitution.