When Miriam discovers the big city, she wants to find her spot in the action. She brought her beloved lute with her, but playing music feels insufficient. An unexpected friend teaches her to be a camel driver and opens up her world. But nothing ever stays the same. Miriam has to go further to search for what she needs. Must she in fact become a slave to have security? And how can she meet others' demands for camel drives, find time for her lute and stay true to herself? Answers can be very hard to find, and even harder to accept.