Chicago, 1950 Rosalind Porter has always defied expectations - in her work as a physicist on the Manhattan Project to design the atomic bomb, and in her passionate love affair with coworker Thomas Weaver. Five years after the end of both, her guilt over the results of her work and her heartbreak over Weaver are intertwined. She has almost succeeded in resigning herself to a more conventional life. Then Weaver gets back in touch - but so does the FBI. Agent Charlie Szydlo wants Rosalind to spy on Weaver, whom the FBI suspects of selling nuclear secrets to Russia. Rosalind final assignment launches her on a mission to find the truth . . . no matter where it leads.
Jennie Fields
Jennie Fields is a celebrated author known for her novel "Lily Beach," a poignant exploration of family dynamics and love. Her writing style is characterized by rich character development and vivid storytelling. Fields' work has made a significant impact on contemporary literature, capturing the complexities of human relationships with grace and depth.