This is the life story of Ingrid Seilern-Szauter, the daughter of

Count and Countess Paul and Emilie Seilern. It is a story of war,

passion, inner growth, love, music, family, tragedy and miracles which

spans 4 continents and takes place over 70 years. It begins in Vienna,

Austria, one of the most opulent capitals of the world and travels

through varied places such as Poor Valley, Virginia.

People, who have met the author, want to know her story... If you

haven't had the pleasure, meet her, between these pages.