Wave After Wave
Wave After Wave by Sarah Ansbacher, published by Casa Mocha Books on January 7, 2024, is a historical fiction novel set against the backdrop of World War II. This edition spans 428 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Lilly, a newlywed in Vienna in 1938, whose life is upended by the Nazi annexation of Austria. As her Jewish heritage subjects her and her husband to persecution, Lilly’s hopes for a future are dashed. Despite their desperate attempts to emigrate, they face insurmountable obstacles, culminating in the traumatic events of Kristallnacht.
Readers will find a narrative that explores Lilly’s harrowing journey as she seeks escape from the dangers surrounding her. With the help of her cousin, she learns of a perilous route that could lead her and other Jewish refugees down the Danube River to Mandatory Palestine. This journey tests their resilience and courage amid the challenges they face. Wave After Wave delves into themes of survival and the quest for safety during one of history’s darkest periods, offering a poignant look at the experiences of women during this tumultuous time.
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A last chance to escape. A journey fraught with danger. Based on true events.
Vienna, 1938. Newlywed Lilly is looking forward to the future with her husband until the Nazi annexation of Austria throws everything into uncertainty. Suddenly, their Jewish heritage turns them into outcasts, facing persecution and daily humiliation.
Despite their tireless efforts to emigrate, no country will grant them the visas they desperately need. Then Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass, shatters Lilly’s world.
With the outbreak of World War II, Lilly remains trapped in Vienna, fearful of what lies ahead. Her cousin discovers a possible escape: joining a group of Jewish refugees on a daring journey down the Danube River and across the Black Sea to British-controlled Mandatory Palestine.
Leaving comes at a price, and though it may offer Lilly a second chance and new friendships, it will also test her resilience to the limit. With danger and difficulties at every turn, can Lilly and all the other refugees survive the journey and reach the Promised Land?
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