“Obelisk” by Georgina Fatseas is now available for purchase

Citi of Books is delighted to announce the publication of the book “Obelisk” by Georgina Fatseas. This historical novel circles around three young survivors, Oskar, his sister Kianna, and their friend Jaro, who are forced to flee for their lives from the massacre caused by Germany’s invasion of the small village of Weghaltz. “Obelisk” is now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other retail sites.

Georgina Fatseas-Sano was a special education teacher for 12 years. She furthered her education in various short-term certificate and diploma business courses.

How far can a brother go to protect his only living relative, his beloved sister?

World War II was the biggest bloodshed war in history, involving more than 30 countries. Sparked by the 1939 Nazi Germany invasion of Poland, the war dragged on for six bloody years. The character in this story is fictional, but the events are based on the true-life experience of the Austrian World War II Veterans.

“Obelisk” by Georgina Fatseas is a gripping tale of survival and sacrifice inspired by the three Austrian deserters from World War II. The three young survivors escaped into the mountains. They are later joined by two other runaways, Paul and Lori from Loeben, who desert the German army.

The five extensively traveled through Italy and became Italian soldiers assigned to Albania. Kianna is assigned hostess duties in local bars and eventually to the Vatican. The men desert the Italian army and rescue Kianna. They travel to Switzerland, where they settle down. They are enlisted in the Swiss army. Oskar, Lori, and Jaro are required to go undercover in France and Germany. After two years in Switzerland, Kianna is kidnapped. Oskar leaves the group and travels through war-torn Europe to find Kianna. To cross borders, he changes uniforms. 

Georgina Fatseas’ “Obelisk” combines her research with her passion for history, exploring the intricate web of human experiences shaped by war. She highlights the invaluable perspectives veterans offer and the critical need for society to engage in empathetic dialogue. By sharing their stories, she aims to break the barriers of silence that often shroud these veterans, allowing their experiences to be heard and understood.

In parks and memorial sites around the world, there are obelisks. Some places have memorial walls which have a similar function. They stand alone with inscriptions of names of the fallen etched onto their exteriors. The combined message is ‘lest we forget’ – excerpt from the book.

This book, like the obelisk in the village of Weghaltz, honors all the hardships of veterans who died in the wars and emphasizes the significance of acknowledging and understanding the invisible scars veterans carry, as society tends to focus solely on visible physical injuries.

Overall, the author aims to convey the difficulty of survival, sacrifice, and the unbreakable bond of family. With powerful emotions and a heart-racing plot, readers will be on the edge of their seats until the very end.