An eighteenth-century prince devotes his entire wealth and the energy of his subjects to the creation of Rreinnstadt, a fantastic city that exists only on paper and in the minds of its creators. Among Rreinnstadt"s fictional inhabitants is Pfitz, a count"s loyal servant who mysteriously disappears one night from a tavern. Andrew Crumey"s exploration of the rich territory between reality and fantasy reveals a genuine affection for character and the terrain of the human heart.