Vea Kaiser

Vea Kaiser tells the story of a young mother in her fast-paced new novel, who overcomes all obstacles to build a career in a traditional Viennese hotel and takes her fate into her own hands.

Vienna, late 1980s: Angelika Moser, who grew up in a municipal housing project as the daughter of the building caretaker, spends her free time dancing through the nightlife. At the same time, she loves her job in a new, elegant world: As an accountant at the Grand Hotel Frohner, populated by Viennese originals and guests from all over, she engages in dubious number games to save the establishment. Suddenly left alone with a small child, Angelika takes up the fight for a good life and begins to manipulate invoices. Decades pass – until the numbers come crashing down around her.

In "Fabula Rasa," Vea Kaiser narrates with linguistic brilliance, fine wit, and great emotionality about the human pursuit of happiness. The reading is musically accompanied by a string quartet that creates a special atmosphere with atmospheric Viennese songs.