A Grain of Truth

Teodor Szacki, a high-profile prosecutor from Warsaw, finds himself in a small town called Sandomierz following a divorce. As he navigates the picturesque landscape and attempts to acclimate to his new surroundings, he is drawn into an enigmatic murder case. With each passing day, it becomes clear that there are more victims connected to this bizarre series of killings. Intriguingly, Szacki discovers links to the historical legend of Jewish ritual murders, which sparks a wave of anti-Semitic hysteria in the town. As he delves deeper into the investigation, Szacki grapples not only with the complexities of uncovering the truth but also with the uncomfortable realities of Polish-Jewish relations. His journey unfolds, revealing that some of the legends surrounding these brutal killings may be rooted more in fantasy than cold, hard facts.