In the novel Husband and Wife, we follow the troubled marriage of Udi and Naama. When the husband suddenly becomes paralyzed, everything that was hidden, unfulfilled, and unspoken between them comes to light. The realization that they are oppressing each other is also painful for their daughter. The couple revolves in a vicious circle of accusations and reproaches, but they cling to each other tightly. However, one day one of them leaves... The novel is distinguished by its directness, emotional intensity, and frankness. Despite the tense political situation and severe unrest in the country, Israeli writer Zeruya Shalev describes intimate human relationships in her novels and does not allow herself to be determined by cruel external events. Her works are world bestsellers, and she has also received prestigious international awards for them.