ZIRCANIS is a story about love as the vital force of humanity, as a source of the resilience we need when everything around us seems to collapse. Richard and Celine are two young scientists caught up in the typhoon of millenarian narratives in the 21st century. They see their careers threatened and realize the risks posed to humanity. Richard is convinced that love is the End of History but discovers that History has no End; it is circular in its cycles and, therefore, has no beginning or end. All past tragedies can come back at any moment to torment us and change our lives. Love strengthens us to continue living and navigating even in troubled waters. Joaquim Sa Couto Paris 2023 BUY THE BOOK