The Countess and Her Daughter

About the Book

The story of Countess Maria and her daughter Sylvia is moving between heady experiences and bottomless desperations. Pampered by wealth and social refinements in Hungary, they are unprepared for the chaos at the end of the Second World War. Hunger, hopelessness and tribulations follow, but eventually they are given a chance to emigrate to the United States, where they build a new, rich life, almost equaling that, which they left behind. After Sylvia's husband dies, she visits the old home, or what is left of it. There she is the victim of contradictory and very strong impressions, but also finds love, which gives new meaning to her life.

In this, her third book, the author explores various attitudes which make or break a relationship, and delves into the emotional depths of mature love as experienced by two interesting individuals. Although her main focus is to show how various characters react to the vicissitudes of life, she also writes about the war, the horror of fleeing, and of being displaced: about the little known history of millions.

About the Author

Judith Petres Balogh, after earning two master degrees (at Kent State U. and the University of Dayton) taught the gifted and talented American students overseas on US military bases. She is a Kappa Delta Pi member, a Jennings Scholar, and was awarded with a Scroll of Appreciation by the 414th Base Support Battalion for outstanding services as assistant principal at the Hanau (Germany) military base. She lives with her husband alternately in Hungary, Germany and the USA.

Her other books are THIS OLD HOUSE BY THE LAKE and BEYOND CONVENTIONS.