"In the barn" is a tragic story of love and loss, which unfolds against the background of a pre-war village in Ukraine. The main character, a young peasant Vira, is forced to hide her pregnancy from her chosen one, who went to the front. Her only confidant and friend is a gray horse, which turns out to be her only talisman in these difficult times for her. Due to the circumstances of fate, the horse also gets into a difficult situation, which leads to irreparable consequences. The author of this story touched the thinnest strings of the human soul, showing the deep feelings of the heroine, who has no right to happiness in these difficult times. "In the barn" is a book that leaves a deep mark in the heart of the reader, making one think about the value of love and devotion in any circumstances.