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A Castle of My Memories
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A CASTLE OF MY MEMORIES tells the incredible true story of Ruth "Kitty" Taquey, an American woman with an unbreakable spirit. After following her heart to Austria to be with her budding artist husband Victor Planckh, she found herself trying to live while war waged around her. She faced the Gestapo, American bombers, the Russian army in Vienna, starvation rations, and the loss of her two lovers during World War II. Through her Christian faith, her ability to speak fluently four languages, and her will to survive, Ruth managed to stay alive and even found love again after the war. This inspiring tale is a testament to the power of the human spirit and love to overcome even the toughest challenges.
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