Gretel and the Great War is a novel composed of twenty-six alphabetical chapters that delve into the grim atmosphere of early twentieth-century Vienna. Each chapter weaves a tale that not only portrays the dark historical period but also brings to life the rich cultural backdrop of the era. As readers traverse the alphabetic narrative, they are immersed in a world where each letter marks the beginning of a new, evocative journey through the complexities of war and the human condition.