Roses And Chocolates: A True Love Story in World War II
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In the bustling streets of Berlin, a chance encounter between 22-year-old Hans and a spirited young waitress named Veronica sets the stage for an unforgettable romance. Drawn to her infectious humor and undeniable beauty, Hans finds himself inexorably pulled toward Veronica, and their connection blossoms into a love that knows no bounds. She becomes his beacon of hope—a kindred spirit in a world descending into chaos.
But as the war escalates, Hans faces an agonizing choice. Duty compels him to join the SS, leaving behind promises made to Veronica and their unborn child. As Hans is dispatched to Poland, Veronica must navigate the dangers of a city gripped by fear and uncertainty. Yet, her unwavering love for Hans remains steadfast, a source of strength in her darkest moments.
Separated by circumstances beyond their control, Hans and Veronica cling to hope through letters and fleeting moments of connection. Their hearts remain intertwined across war-torn Europe, their love tested by the relentless forces of history.
As the war reaches its climax, Hans grapples with the true meaning of loyalty and honor. His decisions will not only shape his own destiny but also determine the fate of those he cherishes. Can love endure the trials of war, or will it succumb to the brutal realities threatening to tear them apart forever?
"Roses and Chocolates" is a poignant and gripping exploration of love's resilience amidst adversity. Against the backdrop of a world in turmoil, Hans and Veronica's journey illuminates the power of love to transcend even the darkest of times. Their story will captivate and inspire, leaving an indelible mark long after the final page is turned.
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About the author
Maria Johnsen is a film and television writer, director and producer. She has published 43 fiction and nonfiction books which are on sale in bookstores and online. Some of her non-fiction books are academic and educational materials on post graduate level at universities in North America and Europe such as: “The Business of Filmmaking: Building a Business and Networking Strategies in the Movie Industry”, “The Future of Artificial Intelligence in Digital Marketing: The next big technological break”, “Blockchain in Digital Marketing: A New Paradigm of Trust”, “Multilingual Digital Marketing: Managing for Excellence in Online Marketing”,” Sales in The Age Of Intelligent Web”. Maria has also written books in German, French and Dutch Languages.
Maria runs Golden Way Media Films a production and development company in London, UK.
Maria Johnsen is also director and founder of Golden Way Media an award winning multilingual digital marketing company in Norway. In 2016, she was ranked #6 digital marketing influencer in the world by Onalytica Company who runs Influencer Relationship Management (IRM) solution in the UK and U.S.A. She was also ranked among top 100 global artificial intelligence A.I. and Fintech influencer by the same company.
Maria Johnsen holds a degree in political economy, Beauty Arts from Sorbonne University in Paris, BA in Information technology, BA in informatics, Master of Science degree in Computer Engineering from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology.
Johnsen graduated from Royal Holloway University of London, where she received an M.A., in Film Production, with an emphasis in Writing, Directing and Producing Film and TV.
In 2019 Maria received The International Star Award for quality leadership, innovation and excellence. The convention was held in Geneva, Switzerland.
Maria wrote, directed and produced successful films which are streaming on Amazon Prime in North America, UK and Japan. Maria ‘s short films are streaming on the following platforms in Australia, Canada, Mexico ,New Zealand, United States, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala and Panama via Tubi , It is streaming in Brazil nationwide.
Platforms to watch this film are: Roku, Fire TV, Android, iOS, Comcast, Samsung, Vizio, Web, Android TV, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Apple TV, Cox, Tivo, Telstra, Hisense, Rogers, Echoshow, Enseo.
Maria Johnsen’s films are streaming in 175 countries.
Maria has written 11 commercially viable screenplays in the following genres: Science Fiction, Drama, Horror, Crime, Fantasy, Action Thriller and Biopic which are in –pre-production.
