Remember the Future

by Charles V. Breakfield, Rox Burkey

1960s Europe faces upheaval and change. Youth are rebellious of the old ways while confidently exploring the new possibilities. Who could one trust now that the Iron Curtain descended?Julianne is part of the European aristocracy that is struggling to adapt to the confines of the Cold War. Society sees traditional norms challenged by most of her generation, who desire personal freedoms. Julianne’s naivety is no longer an asset when compared to knowledge or experience.Wolfgang and Adriana have sheltered their daughter based on traditions. They find protecting her like walking on a tightrope. They forget she’s no longer a child but a young woman ready to take flight.Will she succeed in securing true love without compromising her beliefs?

30 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 22, 2020

About the author

Writes mostly with Rox Burkey as "Breakfield and Burkey"

Reviews

[C.J. Peterson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Family Secrets:

Wolfgang wanted to do the best for his family, and he was a financial genius. To that end, he formed a secret family business at the end of WWII - "R-Group." This would solidify security for his family well into the next generation. Julianne was in that next generation. She chose to follow the family business, and had extensive tutoring to accomplish that goal.
Well on her way to taking over the family business, she flourished on the society level as well. That is, until Andreas came to town. The mystery behind this new family was too intriguing for Julianne to pass up. She fell head over heels for Andreas.
While Wolfgang had his concerns, for the sake of his family, he did not vocalize them. Would this be the downfall of Julianne? Once he found out who Andreas really was, it was too late. This would be a secret that would haunt the family line down the generations.

[Yvette Calleiro · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed getting a glimpse of the backstory to a few of the characters in the Enigma Series. This story explains what happened between Wolfgang and his daughter, Julianne, and why she moved to the United States. I loved learning about her sordid past, which was deliberately left out of the series, and I loved Wolfgang's dilemmas. Does he share his gut feeling that something's off with the man his daughter loves, or does he stay quiet? Does he share this memory with his grandson, or keep it to himself? As much as I liked the story, I feel it needs a bit more editing and revising. That's the only thing that kept me from giving more stars.

[Cindy Davis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Should a parent who disagrees with his daughter's choice in men keep their mouth shut or speak up?

I was given Remember the Future and asked for an honest review.
This story is told by Wolfgang, father of a young woman who meets a man that gives Wolfgang a bad feeling. Rather than chance destroying his relationship with his daughter, he keeps his mouth shut. How do thing go? Was he right or did he learn that keeping his mouth shut was the best decision?
Loved the characters. The plot flowed well from start to finish. The writing is solid.

[Richard Schwindt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Charles Breakfield and Rox Burkey manage to endlessly fascinate with the Enigma series. Complex and readable at the same time, the entries somehow manage to incorporate future and past, technology and history, along with a huge array of characters and international settings. Remember the Future is one select story, well told, in the series. It provides a good peek into their thinking, and an intriguing short read about young love, and a challenge from outside to an old European family. Highly recommended with old brandy, and a quiet hour.