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Summary

The novel "Farewell Waltz" unfolds over five days in a small Czech spa town. The main characters are Ruzena, a nurse working at a sanatorium, and Klima, a renowned trumpeter. Ruzena informs Klima that she is pregnant by him and demands that he marry her. Unwilling to tie himself down with marriage, Klima seeks other ways to resolve the issue. Meanwhile, other characters arrive in the town, each with their own problems and secrets. The relationships between the characters intertwine, leading to unexpected and dramatic events. The novel explores themes of love, freedom, responsibility, and moral choice.