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Alberta and Taktedy share a connection that could be described as fateful love, were it not for one small detail—they are so different and headstrong that they simply cannot be together. Alberta smokes, loves France, writes, translates, and dresses in loose clothing reflecting an alternative style. Taktedy is a meticulous astrophysicist who carefully irons his pajamas. All their attempts at a shared life quickly end in disaster. When a long-planned escape across the border fails, their paths diverge. Taktedy has long since started his own family, and Alberta is happily married to Jean Filip. Years later, she writes a story about her life with Taktedy. Jean Filip enjoys the text but finds it too harsh and somewhat unfinished. Thus, Taktedy reenters Alberta's life—both in the story and in reality. This intelligent contemporary prose by a German author is filled with irony and self-irony. The humorous interplay between fiction and reality keeps readers engaged and reveals a unique and affectionate perspective on the life twists of former flower children.