A new edition of Michal Viewegh's novel, which is among his most successful books of recent years. A sarcastic story told from the perspective of an overly wise doula, living in the household of a poor writer. "From the beginning, I have been convinced that Mojmír's marriage to Hedvika is a modern soft version of the ancient story of Bluebeard, who kills his wives. Surely you know it: an inexperienced beauty marries a lecherous rich monster who seemingly provides her with freedom, but in reality, he kills her natural beauty, talent, and wildness." The doula is initially just a guide through the wife's pregnancy and childbirth. However, she does not leave her even afterwards, so for the next seven years she lives with Hedvika and her husband – this is the starting point of the humorous novel. "Seemingly humorous," the author clarifies. "And I cannot unfortunately deny that it is a partially autobiographical novel."
