A classic of Czech literature available in paperback for the first time. 'Beautiful. Wise. Utterly humane. Uplifting in the best sense.' TIM MURGATROYD, author of Taming Poison Dragons When Ivan Hron is expelled from university because of his political beliefs he is kicked out of the family home and disinherited by his father. He finds a job in Prague as a bank clerk, works hard and impresses his employers. Some...