Gertrude is a novel by French author Hortense Allart de Méritens. It is a story of unrequited love and societal expectations set in 19th-century France. The novel portrays the limited options available to women of the time and the consequences of defying convention. Gertrude is a poignant exploration of the human condition and an enduring classic of French literature.

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