y separately published work icon Helena single work   novel  
Is part of The Helena Trilogy Jo-Anne Berthelsen , 2006 series - author novel (number 1 in series)
Issue Details: First known date: 2006... 2006 Helena
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'Twenty-year-old Czech music student, Heléna, meets and marries Stefan only months before the outbreak of World War Two, while preparing for a career as a concert pianist. Stefan is heavily involved in the underground movement in their homeland, as is Heléna's father. In the ensuing years, Heléna's faith and courage are challenged to the utmost, as she faces great personal tragedy and danger, and suffers loss of family, friends, wealth and career. Eventually she flees her homeland, hoping to begin a new life in Australia.

'This book is based on the true story of a remarkable woman whose inner strength and courage impacted many. It has been written in the hope that others might be similarly inspired to continue to ‘keep the faith', whatever the difficulties encountered as they journey through life.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

    • North Sydney, North Sydney - Lane Cove area, Sydney Northern Suburbs, Sydney, New South Wales,: Ark House Press , 2006 .
      Extent: 227p.
      Edition info: 1st ed.
      ISBN: 9780977567140

Works about this Work

Untitled 2007 single work column
— Appears in: Newswrite : The NSW Writers' Centre Magazine , November no. [175] 2007; (p. 8)
Untitled 2007 single work column
— Appears in: Newswrite : The NSW Writers' Centre Magazine , November no. [175] 2007; (p. 8)
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