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Award-winning historical fiction!
Chrystyna Lucyk-Berger is a Ukrainian-American who transplanted to Austria.

Born in 1969, she grew up in the culture-rich neighborhood of "Nordeast" Minneapolis and started her writing career with short stories, travel narratives, and worked as a journalist and managing magazine editor, before jumping the desk and pursuing her own writing and traveling.

Her books tackle David-vs.-Goliath themes with strong women battling for the Underdogs against a system, be it political, geographical, or industrial. Sometimes all three. "I enjoy discovering the good, the bad, and the ugly in my characters when they come into conflict," she says. "And all of my stories have been inspired by injustices I've discovered along my
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The Allies Allied Against Jews

My blog features the background and historical facts that inspire my novels. This month, I'm featuring a detailed look at the two Charges d'Affaires who worked at the U.S. consulate in Vienna during and shortly after the Anschluss.

The title is harsh: The Allies Allied against Jews, but that is not even half the story. You can check out my website, including an extract that shows you how I transfo Read more of this blog post »
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For anyone who is a part of the human race, and who wonders why there is war in Kyiv; this is a must read. It brings a light to the continued persecution of the Ukrainian people. Hopefully, you will read this story and encourage your frien" Read more of this review »
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"This book was ok. I have read and listened to a lot of World War Fiction. It was interesting to learn from the viewpoint of people in Austria. I also liked the depictions and descriptions used. I thought the main character was not the most intelligen" Read more of this review »
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“In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing. The worst thing”
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