On a cold night in Holland two men meet and change each other's lives forever. Max Delius - a
hedonistic yet brilliant astronomer who loves fast cars nice clothes and beautiful women -
picks up Onno Quist a cerebral chaotic philologist who cannot bear the ordinariness of
everyday life. Despite their differences they fast become great friends.And when they learn
they were conceived on the same day it is clear that their meeting is no coincidence. As the
pair fall into and out of love with the same woman - Ada - so their lives become further
intertwined. For all three are on a mysterious journey destined to shape human history. The
Discovery of Heaven is internationally recognized as a masterpiece. Rich in philosophical
psychological historical and theological enquiry it is an extravagant bold and satisfying
novel of ideas.
