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Paperback. Zustand: Good. Can Greta Kolbe escape Nazi Vienna and reach America before her past and the Gestapo catch up to her?Vienna on Fire provides a gripping and historically accurate account of the resilience of the human spirit amid the darkest of times.-Erin Britton, San Francisco Book ReviewIn the heart of darkening Europe, amidst the looming war, Vienna on Fire by Don Gabor tells the riveting story of Greta Kolbe, an eighteen-year-old Jewish woman whose life was upended when German troops annexed Austria in 1938.Her peaceful existence is replaced by a nightmare of terror as she, along with Vienna's Jewish community, faces an ordeal of intimidation. Greta's journey of resilience begins as she flees Nazi Vienna to escape arrest for her resistance activities, embarking on a dangerous trek to Holland, with a spiteful ex-suitor and the Gestapo closely trailing her.Demonstrating awe-inspiring bravery, Greta smuggles diamonds for the German resistance, eludes Hermann G ring's advances, and survives numerous perils, including a harrowing ambush at the German-Dutch border. Her race against time crescendos to a nail-biting climax on the gangplank of a ship bound for New York City, where she must evade her pursuers one last time.Authored by Don Gabor, known for How to Start a Conversation and Make Friends, this novel is a poignant tribute to the courage against tyranny, based on his mother's real-life experiences and those who opposed the Third Reich. Vienna on Fire is not merely a narrative but an affirmation of the human spirit, inviting readers to witness Greta's grit, ingenuity, and her relentless pursuit of freedom during Europe's most forbidding time.Uncover the courage that defies darkness-secure your copy of 'Vienna on Fire' now and be inspired by this remarkable story of persistence and survival.Libraries and readers seeking exceptional portraits of Jewish survivors in general and strong young women who foster different responses to escape and survival, refusing to become victims, will find Vienna on Fire absolutely captivating. It's powered by strong characters whose perceptions and conflicts are not just realistic, but thoroughly absorbing you are here experiences.--Diane Donovan, Midwest Book Review.…

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Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. Can Greta Kolbe escape Nazi Vienna and reach America before her past and the Gestapo catch up to her?Vienna on Fire provides a gripping and historically accurate account of the resilience of the human spirit amid the darkest of times.-Erin Britton, San Francisco Book ReviewIn the heart of darkening Europe, amidst the looming war, Vienna on Fire by Don Gabor tells the riveting story of Greta Kolbe, an eighteen-year-old Jewish woman whose life was upended when German troops annexed Austria in 1938.Her peaceful existence is replaced by a nightmare of terror as she, along with Vienna's Jewish community, faces an ordeal of intimidation. Greta's journey of resilience begins as she flees Nazi Vienna to escape arrest for her resistance activities, embarking on a dangerous trek to Holland, with a spiteful ex-suitor and the Gestapo closely trailing her.Demonstrating awe-inspiring bravery, Greta smuggles diamonds for the German resistance, eludes Hermann G ring's advances, and survives numerous perils, including a harrowing ambush at the German-Dutch border. Her race against time crescendos to a nail-biting climax on the gangplank of a ship bound for New York City, where she must evade her pursuers one last time.Authored by Don Gabor, known for How to Start a Conversation and Make Friends, this novel is a poignant tribute to the courage against tyranny, based on his mother's real-life experiences and those who opposed the Third Reich. Vienna on Fire is not merely a narrative but an affirmation of the human spirit, inviting readers to witness Greta's grit, ingenuity, and her relentless pursuit of freedom during Europe's most forbidding time.Uncover the courage that defies darkness-secure your copy of 'Vienna on Fire' now and be inspired by this remarkable story of persistence and survival.Libraries and readers seeking exceptional portraits of Jewish survivors in general and strong young women who foster different responses to escape and survival, refusing to become victims, will find Vienna on Fire absolutely captivating. It's powered by strong characters whose perceptions and conflicts are not just realistic, but thoroughly absorbing you are here experiences.--Diane Donovan, Midwest Book Review.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Can Greta Kolbe escape Nazi Vienna and reach America before her past and the Gestapo catch up to her?Vienna on Fire provides a gripping and historically accurate account of the resilience of the human spirit amid the darkest of times.-Erin Britton, San Francisco Book ReviewIn the heart of darkening Europe, amidst the looming war, Vienna on Fire by Don Gabor tells the riveting story of Greta Kolbe, an eighteen-year-old Jewish woman whose life was upended when German troops annexed Austria in 1938.Her peaceful existence is replaced by a nightmare of terror as she, along with Vienna's Jewish community, faces an ordeal of intimidation. Greta's journey of resilience begins as she flees Nazi Vienna to escape arrest for her resistance activities, embarking on a dangerous trek to Holland, with a spiteful ex-suitor and the Gestapo closely trailing her.Demonstrating awe-inspiring bravery, Greta smuggles diamonds for the German resistance, eludes Hermann G ring's advances, and survives numerous perils, including a harrowing ambush at the German-Dutch border. Her race against time crescendos to a nail-biting climax on the gangplank of a ship bound for New York City, where she must evade her pursuers one last time.Authored by Don Gabor, known for How to Start a Conversation and Make Friends, this novel is a poignant tribute to the courage against tyranny, based on his mother's real-life experiences and those who opposed the Third Reich. Vienna on Fire is not merely a narrative but an affirmation of the human spirit, inviting readers to witness Greta's grit, ingenuity, and her relentless pursuit of freedom during Europe's most forbidding time.Uncover the courage that defies darkness-secure your copy of 'Vienna on Fire' now and be inspired by this remarkable story of persistence and survival.Libraries and readers seeking exceptional portraits of Jewish survivors in general and strong young women who foster different responses to escape and survival, refusing to become victims, will find Vienna on Fire absolutely captivating. It's powered by strong characters whose perceptions and conflicts are not just realistic, but thoroughly absorbing you are here experiences.--Diane Donovan, Midwest Book Review.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 248 pages. 7.01x5.01x6.90 inches. In Stock.

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - REAL READERS LOVE COME BACK AND STAY: 'Helly Mayers has written something ambitious and genuinely moving here.' \*\*\*\*\*'This is the type of book you go to bed at 4 in the morning for!' \*\*\*\*\*'Wow! This felt unique and fresh. while somehow making it feel familiar. Big kudos for the vibes in general.' \*\*\*\*\*One ex-rock star. One journalist. One doctor. One best friend. One weekend that changes everything.Natalie Spencer has spent years trying to leave her old life behind, along with the music, the fame, and the man who shattered her heart.The last thing she ever wanted was to move to New York, because that had been their dream once upon a time, before Sam walked away and got engaged to someone else.Now Natalie is trying to build a new life with her new love interest, Joel, and her fiercely loyal best friend, Selina, as they start an exciting job at a powerful media company. But just when things finally seem steady, Sam unexpectedly reappears, together with his new fiancée, who is the boss's daughter!Forced to spend a long weekend together, Natalie finds herself caught between painful memories, unresolved feelings, and the possibility of something new.Set against the vibrant backdrop of the 1980s and 1990s, this heartfelt rom-com is filled with nostalgia, friendship, music, heartbreak, and second chances and the music and pop culture we all want back!TROPES / REPRESENTATION / VIBES: - Second Chance- Slow-BURN- LGBTQ+ representation- Love triangle (V)- Plus-size FMC- Green-flag MMCs- Besties who would kill for each other- One plot-twist you didn't see comingPerfect for those who love Abby Jimenez and Emily Henry with a touch of Paige Toon.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Find Me: A Steamy Vienna RomanceAn ultimatum. A city of dreams. And a man who only plays by his own rules. Love is not for everyone.Curvaceous Mela Kramer is at a breaking point. Her marriage is a hollow shell, and her husband, Henry, is on his very last chance. Her demand is simple: come with her to her hometown of Vienna for a long-overdue holiday, or it's over. Everyone tells her Henry doesn't deserve this last chance, but Mela hopes he will see sense before it's too late. She also hopes to find the woman she used to be.Then she meets 'King' Rojas.The handsome Spaniard is everything her marriage isn't. Intense, present, and capable of lighting a fire in Mela, a fire she thought had died years ago. King is the perfect candidate to 'educate' her in the sensuality she's been starved of - but he has one strict rule: one night only. King has his own ghosts. Haunted by his best friend's death and an ex who nearly ruined him, he keeps his heart under lock and key. One-night stands are safe. They're uncomplicated. They don't require him to face Mela's panic attacks or the dark family secrets she's hiding.But as a Vienna heatwave scorches the city, the 'no-strings' arrangement begins to fray. In a story where beauty comes in every shape and size, two broken souls must decide whether it is safer to stay guarded or to take the courage to admit they need each other.Perfect for fans of Tessa Bailey's spicy romantic comedies and the emotional depth of Paige Toon. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Eighteen-year-old Greta Kolbe would like nothing better than to enjoy skiing, ice skating, and going to concerts with friends, attending the University of Vienna in the fall, and looking forward to romance. But she lives in Vienna in 1938, and Hitler's army has just taken over Austria. Vienna on Fire brings to startling life the nightmarish reality of what Austrian Jews faced when their lives were completely undone by the Nazis that, months, weeks, even days before, most Austrians thought was unthinkable.To survive, Greta must leave everything she knows behind, leave her mother, father, grandmother and friends to their own unknown fate. Her parents have sacrificed everything to see that she gets transport on a ship to America. The problem is, and there are many of them on her perilous journey to a port in The Netherland, she is wanted by the Gestapo for her political activities and is relentlessly pursued by a vindictive ex-boyfriend-turned Nazi.Greta has been raised a secular Jew who has attended Catholic schools and whose family celebrated Christmas. Now, thanks to the 1935 Nuremburg Laws, she is simply a Jew, a criminal on the run. Can she outwit her pursuers and make it to the steamer before they arrest and send her to Dachau concentration camp Vienna on Fire is a fast-paced Olympian sprint mined with dangers every mile of the way. Evil is palpable. Trust a thing of the past. Greta's life has become a life-or-death struggle where the next instant can bring salvation or calamity. But Greta's friends, along with her ingenuity, courage, and will to survive are her only hope to reach America.…