As Holocaust survivors who endured the horrors of Auschwitz and emerged with a love story that transcended unimaginable suffering, their lives were imbued with romance, resilience and hope.

When Heather Morris’ critically-acclaimed novel The Tattooist of Auschwitz captured global attention, and its subsequent Sky drama series became a massive success last year, Gary could hardly believe it.

“The fact it was going to be made into a series was the epitome of a dream come true,” he said from his home in Melbourne.

“The series blew my mind.”

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