Who is Anton Steenwijk? Why is he the main character of the novel? How does it impact Anton when his family is murdered? Why does Anton have migraines? Why does he have panic attacks? What does this have to do with the deaths of his family? Why does Anton refuse to deal with those deaths? Why does Anton not wish to return to Haarlem or learn the truth about the death of his family?

Who is Mrs. Beumer? Why does she become so excited when Anton comes to visit her? What does she tell Anton about his parents that he did not already know? What is significant about the information Mrs. Beumer gives Anton? What is missing from this information? When does Anton learn about Mrs. Beumer's role in the activities of that night? What is wrong with Mrs. Beumer's husband? How does this...