In a dystopian future, 49-year-old Rachel is facing the 'Great Recycling' when a crime and an unexpected call to action disrupt her world.

In the dystopian future of 2224, humans have rebuilt self-sufficient villages, keeping only the essential tools for science and medicine. In this world where balance and moderation are key, women over 50 are "recycled" to combat infertility, replaced by younger models. After refusing euthanasia, 49-year-old Rachel is preparing for this fate when an unexplained crime shakes the community. Little does she know that she will soon play a crucial role in this declining world. This novel puts the future of women and the survival of the human race at the heart of the drama.