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The girl from the mountains
Not all battles are fought by soldiers.
Absolutely heartbreaking and gripping World War 2 historical fiction
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The Reschen Valley Series
SHE WANTS HER HOME.
HE WANTS CONTROL.
THE FASCIST REGIME WANTS BOTH.

The Reschen Valley Series Box Set
Dive into the little-known history of Italy's South Tyrol and discover what lies beneath the surface.
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Book 1
A plan to flood a valley. A means to destroy a culture.
1920. Former Austrian Tyrol. The Great War is over but a new conflict has begun. When Katharina Thaler finds an injured Italian veteran on her mountain, saving him will thrust both into a labyrinth of prejudice, corruption and greed.
Book 2
Burying the past comes at a high price...
1924. Northern Italy. When the Fascist floodgates burst, Katharina must reach out to the one man whom she’s sworn to forget. Follows directly after No Man’s Land.
Book 3
On the journey to discovering who she is, Annamarie finds out who she is not.
1937. South Tyrol. Annamarie snaps up her ticket out of the Reschen Valley in the form of a politician’s son and fascist uniform. But the confrontations have just begun…
The Prequel
Pride goes before the fall.
1900s South Tyrol. Fritz Hanny, the antagonist in the first two books of the series, creates and descends into his own hell.
Coming April 2021

Book 4
How do you take a stand when the enemies lurk within your own home?
1938. South Tyrol. Katharina, Angelo, and Annamarie are confronted by the oppressive force created by Mussolini’s and Hitler’s political union. Angelo puts aside his prejudices and seeks an alliance with old enemies; Katharina fights to keep her family together as the valley is forced to choose between Italian and German nationhood, and Annamarie finds herself in the thick of a fascist regime she thought she understood. All will be forced to choose sides and none will escape betrayal.

The World War II Series

Six Voices. Six Stories. One Portrait.
Join artists and poets, dissidents and partisans as they navigate their way to freedom.


The Historical Background Blog
Discover the histories behind the stories.
Christmas Traditions and Recipes from My Novels’ Worlds to Yours
A War of Broken Promises: The Sudetenland
Transforming Monuments into Objects of Collective Remembrance
Ukraine and Ukrainians in WW2: Part Three
Ukraine and Ukrainians in WWII: Part Two
Ukraine and Ukrainians in WWII: Part One
How a Nazi Gauleiter made my day, …and perhaps my book.
Bean Counters: Italy’s and Austria’s Coffee Drinking Culture

Behind the Words
My focus is on historical fiction with a special interest in how my characters develop under great duress, in conflict, and whether it’s going to be the good, the bad or the ugly that comes out of them. Writing strong women characters gives me a real kick, as does exploring cultural clashes, languages, and relationships. For a real deep look at how I approach the historical fiction genre, you will want to read this.
When I am not working on my projects, I buzz around the area as a business communications trainer, consultant, and coach. I develop educational programs, materials and corporate training games, too. I am always looking for ways to broaden my horizons and help others. I enjoy connecting with people and challenging myself and others to look from different perspectives.
When I rest on my laurels, it’s to spend quality time with my family, our friends, our dog, our cat, and our garden. To bring me back to the real world, I love cooking up a storm and sharing in the pleasures of good food and good company. That, mountain hikes, and the sea are fodder for my soul and creativity.
What are you reading? What do you think of my books? Reach out and ask me anything about my writing or my stories. I look forward to engaging with you!

Chrystyna Lucyk-Berger
Historical Fiction
Author and Publisher
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