Spanning three decades, Three begins in 1986 when Adrien, Etienne, and Nina meet as 10-year-olds. Despite their vows to remain friends forever, by 2017 they are no longer speaking. When a car is dragged up from the lake with a body inside, journalist Virginie is on the case, which leads her to the relationship among the three former friends. This gorgeously written novel delves into love, loss, and time—three elements to life that are universal.