"The Quail" is a tragic novel by the outstanding French writer Horst Quist, which tells about the fate of a young woman named Livia. The main character is having a hard time with the destruction of her marriage and the loss of her lover, which leads her to feel the loss of the meaning of life. Livia keeps a diary in which she reveals her deepest thoughts and experiences. The writer skillfully dresses the reader in the clothes of Livia, allowing him to empathize with every exciting moment of her life. This book is about love and loss, about loneliness and hope, about finding meaning in a world where everything seems meaningless. "Quail" is a work that will leave a mark in the hearts of readers forever and will help rethink many aspects of life.