The Angel with the Trumpet

The narrative unfolds from turn-of-the-century Vienna through World War I, the interwar period, and the Nazi era. It traces the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian world, economic turmoil, and shifting loyalties that reshape a once-stable aristocratic family. Historic events like the Anschluss and wartime bombing provide a dramatic backdrop to personal and societal upheavals.

Vienna serves as the backdrop for a wealthy, culturally charged family saga centered on the Alt piano factory. The city’s imperial traditions, operatic culture, and bustling industrial scene frame the family’s ambitions, loyalties, and betrayals. The Alt home and the Viennese streets become the stage for romance, power struggles, and political upheaval across decades.

❤️ Love vs Duty

Henrietta is bound by social duty to a loveless marriage while secretly pursuing affection with Baron Traun. The day of her marriage coincides with the crown prince’s suicide, setting a tragic tone for her life. Across the years, romantic longing clashes with rigid expectations, forcing painful choices for family stability.

💔 Betrayal & Power

Affairs and loyalties test the boundaries of aristocratic propriety. The love triangle between Henrietta, Francis, and Traun exposes ambition, jealousy, and the costs of passion. The consequences ripple through marriages, business, and the social order as power dynamics shift.

🏭 Industry & Family Legacy

The Alt piano factory stands as a symbol of wealth, craft, and family pride. Leadership changes amid war and hardship reveal how business and inheritance intersect with personal devotion. The factory’s fate mirrors Vienna’s broader economic and social fragility.

🧭 Identity & Resistance

Jewish ancestry and personal identity become dangerous issues during the Nazi era. Pursuits of safety, survival, and moral compromise drive drastic actions, including attempts to alter lineage records. The characters navigate persecution and loyalty under oppressive regimes.