In 1937, Austria struggled to recover from the Treaty of Saint Germain of 1919. The breakup of the Hapsburg empire after WWI stripped Austria of its territories of Czechoslovakia, Poland, Hungary, Serbia, Croatia, and Yugoslavia, as well as many partial provinces. The military was restricted to a 30,000-man force. The financial system was left in ruins. Austria, left militarily weak and financially vulnerable, became increasingly defenceless in the following years.

Although concerned over Mussolini and Hitler, France, England, and the United States turned deaf ears to Austria’s chancellor. German subterfuge strengthens the divide between the Austrian Chancellor and the Allies. Mussolini urges Austria to play along with the regime to preserve the country. The Fuhrer, determined to bring his beloved homeland under German control, authorized the assassination of Austrian Chancellor Dollfuss in retaliation for hanging a party member. The subversion of Austria becomes a long game.

A small group loyal to Austria, and Chancellor Schuschnigg, attempt to help behind the scenes. They work desperately to maintain a network of reliable information, even as hope dwindles, and attempt to root out Nazi supporters within Schuschnigg’s circle. Their mission is to protect those who will fall immediately upon Nazi occupation and create a means of escape before it is too late.

In the second installment of the Noble series, our steadfast and lifelong friends persist in their relentless mission to infiltrate the menacing Nazi presence in Austria. Henry, a university comrade of Alexsander and now a British espionage agent, readies the group to wield resources and imparts on them the essential skills required to navigate this treacherous world of secrets and deception.
As the shadows of tyranny lengthen, Alexsander, driven by an unwavering sense of duty, embarks on a daring endeavor to establish a sanctuary in France for fleeing Jews. As he grapples with inexplicable headaches and traumatic nightmares, a clairvoyant figure enters the story and guides him through the labyrinth of his affliction.
Amidst the chaos and the ever-present threat of discovery, Franz, Alexsander's closest confidant, becomes increasingly alarmed by these headaches, a mysterious ailment that not only endangers their mission but also challenges their very understanding of reality.
As the Nazis close in, sharpening their awareness, danger lurks everywhere, and Chancellor Kurt Schuschnigg, the beacon of resistance, faces dire peril. With the looming specter of a Nazi invasion, a daring rescue plan must take shape, compelling these friends to risk everything for a cause greater than themselves.