Love story as Casablanca, but in the Cold War, Eagles Over Berlin is taking place during the blockade of Berlin. In 1945, the Americans arrived as enemies in Berlin, but three years later, they became the hope of two and half million Berliners by stopping the Soviet expansionism with the implementation of a large scale airlift. In war-torn Germany, John - American pilot and Esther - holocaust survivor meet and fall in love in the turmoil of history. From the Oval Office, to Stalin's study, through plane crashes in Soviet territory we follow the events of the airlift. Soviet spies and secret negotiations lead to the lifting of the blockade, but the victory tragically separates John and Esther. By a twist of destiny, they will meet again forty years later, in 1989. When the Berlin Wall comes down, they will understand the purpose of their lives.
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Kati Fabian is the Author of "Eagles Over Berlin - Flight For Love and Freedom", a historical novel combining the first and the last event of the Cold War era: the Berlin Airlift and the Fall of the Berlin Wall.
Life took the author from Hungary through France to the USA, allowing her to have an overview of the events shaping the world of today. Growing up in the communist era, she learned to cherish democracy and freedom. In the shadows of communism, the Airlift was only a subject that was whispered. The mystery around the fantastic enterprise made the Airlift and the hidden events of the Cold War even more appealing in her eyes. Passionate and enthusiastic, she turned her attention toward the Cold War era that affected her life. Through this work, she wants to revive and remember this period of history.
