Gerta

Set in postwar Czechoslovakia, Kateřina Tučková’s award-winning novel follows Gerta Schnirch, a woman branded as an enemy of the state due to her German heritage, as she endures expulsion and upheaval. Spanning decades, the story explores themes of exclusion, prejudice, and personal resilience through Gerta’s relentless pursuit of justice and forgiveness. Her courageous journey highlights a lesser-known chapter of Czech history, illuminating the strength of one woman’s resolve to protect her family and find redemption.