Silias Jäger
- Linnae Klutchko
- Jul 22
- 5 min read
July Character Interview
Patricia Parrington ~ July 22, 2025
Hello my lovely readers and fellow book-lovers! For those of you who are new here, I, your inquisitive host Patricia Parrington, have the pleasure of interviewing characters from books all over the world.
Today we have here with us Silias Jäger from “Schneewittchen: A Retelling of the Snow White Story Set in WWII Germany” by Aubrey Reiss Taylor. “Schneewittchen” is part of A Worthy Love: A Collection of Historical Fairytale Retellings from Beyond the Bookery. Aubrey writes about the world wars from the German perspective: historical military fiction, heart-rending romance, and an honest treatment of the past, all non-political.
Meet Silias
[Patricia smiles at her guest.]
Welcome to Fable Features! What’s a typical day look like for you?
[Silias feigns a polite chuckle.]
Pleased to be here, Patricia. A typical day . . . lately? I wait for my turn in the bathroom, shave, dress, drink a cup of coffee—you know, I still have a stash of real beans. After many years of drinking Ersatz, the widow I’m renting from is happy to take coffee beans in exchange for room and board.
Well that’s handy, then, that you still have a stash of beans!
What are your thoughts on lying?
Only when necessary.
[He smirks.]
Unfortunately, for me, it is quite often necessary.
[Patricia leans forward, intrigued.]
Why is it often necessary for you?
Between you and me, Patricia, people in my line of work can rarely let on about what they’re really doing. You know, I am usually just passing through or here on business. Assumed names, various accents, disguises. It all depends on what I’ve been hired for at the moment.
Very interesting. You must be very good at it, then. Sounds like it’s very important to your line of work.
What’s something you were taught when you were young that you still remember today?
Well, while most children get in trouble when they try to draw attention to themselves, I learned to get my mother’s attention more subtly . . . The trick is to make just enough noise to draw people out but let them believe they are doing so on their own initiative.
Very clever. Do you use that trick today in other situations?
Oh naturally. Sometimes it requires a great deal of patience and persistence, but if people get curious enough, they will investigate.
That does sound like it would take a lot of patience.
Speaking of people, what’s the strangest way you met one of your friends?
You might say she dropped her comb outside of a candy shop, and I was there to pick it up for her. You might say that, but of course, that is not exactly what happened. And she is not exactly my friend . . .
[Silias lets out another chuckle]
yet.
Hmm, interesting.
What activities do you do to stay in shape? If any.
[Patricia leans forward conspiratorially.]
I’m so bad at exercising consistently.
I am in incredibly good shape. You have to be, in my profession. Unfortunately, it has become more difficult lately. I like to keep my eyes on the target, but since she has been ordered to remain at home, I have done a lot of sitting, waiting for her. When she puts out the light at night, I know I have a few hours to work on my physical conditioning.
Sounds like an intense profession! You seem very dedicated, as well.
If you were to suddenly get very rich, what would you do with all the wealth?
[Silias runs his fingertips over the slim golden moustache above his lip.]
Don’t you know, Patricia? That is part of the plan. There is an item in Gerda Gatzke’s possession that could potentially bring its owner a lot of money. Unfortunately, I did not expect Fräulein Gatzke to be quite so . . . beautiful . . . in person. I believe I have discovered something I want much more than gold or silver, and that is the heart of Fräulein Gatzke . . . but to have that and riches as well? Now that would be ideal.
That’s a lofty goal, to become incredibly wealthy by coming into possession of that item and to win a beautiful woman’s heart. Do you think you can accomplish it?
Well, I certainly did not expect to encounter this much . . . resistance. I’d have thought that the Security Service would have more important things to do than protect a little would-be governess, but apparently the girl has friends in high places.
[He gives a slight laugh.]
Then again, I’m not surprised someone from their Order fell in love with her. She is quiet lovely.
You seem very determined, still. It’s a good thing you seem well-experienced in the area of patience and persistence!
What would you say is your greatest treasure?
There are few things that I can truly call my own. I have lived the gypsy life for far too long. However, there is currently a comb in my possession which, on its own, might be worth a few thousand . . . If I were to unite it with its partner, well, I would never want for anything again. Perhaps then I could finally settle down.
No wonder you’re anxious to finally settle down if you’ve lived a gypsy lifestyle for a long time.
[Patricia checks her wrist.]
Well, it looks like we have time for one more question: How do you want others to perceive you?
Typically, I prefer not to be perceived at all. That is an assassin’s game, isn’t it? On the other hand, I would like Gerda to know that I mean her no harm. If her family and the Security Service see me as a threat, it simply becomes all the more imperative that I apprehend her sooner, rather than later. Perhaps it is still possible to escape Europe in the midst of this bloody war, find a quiet corner of the globe, and enjoy the fruits of all my labor in peace and solitude . . . with Fräulein Gatzke at my side, of course.
Ahh true. That makes sense that you wouldn’t want to be perceived. You certainly lead an interesting life!
[Patricia smiles at her guest.]
Thank you so much for chatting with me today, Silias! It was great getting to know you.
Indeed. Thank you, Ms. Parrington.
End of interview.
Want to Read More?
Silias’s author, Aubrey Reiss Taylor, can be found on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, and on her website, www.aubreytaylorbooks.com. You can pre-order A Worthy Love here.
See Ya Next Time
Aaand that's all the time we have today. Thank you, readers, for coming. And thank you, Silias, for letting us get to know you! See y'all next time.
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