Vienna on Fire

In "Vienna on Fire," Don Gabor narrates the gripping story of eighteen-year-old Greta Kolbe, a Jewish woman whose life is shattered by the Nazi annexation of Austria in 1938. As she flees the impending danger in Vienna, Greta embarks on a perilous journey to Holland, evading both the Gestapo and personal adversaries while smuggling diamonds for the resistance. Drawing from his mother's real-life experiences, Gabor’s novel explores themes of resilience and bravery, culminating in a nail-biting race to freedom aboard a ship to New York City. This poignant tale serves as a powerful tribute to the human spirit amid tyranny.