The Nazis are no match for the physicists' daughter. New Orleans,
1944 Sabotage. That's the word on factory worker Justine Byrne's
mind as she is repeatedly called to weld machine parts that keep
failing with no clear cause. Could someone inside the secretive
Carbon Division be deliberately undermining the factory's war
efforts? Raised by her late parents to think logically, she also
can't help wondering just what the oddly shaped carbon gadgets she
assembles day after day have to do with the boats the factory
builds... When a crane inexplicably crashes to the factory floor,
leaving a woman dead, Justine can no longer ignore her nagging fear
that German spies are at work within the building, trying to put
the factory and its workers out of commission. Unable to trust
anyone-not the charming men vying for her attention, not her
unpleasant boss, and not even the women who work beside her-Justine
draws on the legacy of her unconventional upbringing to keep her
division running and protect her coworkers, her country, and
herself from a war that is suddenly very close to home.
General
Imprint: |
Poisoned Pen Press
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
May 2022 |
Authors: |
Mary Anna Evans
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Dimensions: |
217 x 140 x 26mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
352 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4642-1555-1 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
1-4642-1555-3 |
Barcode: |
9781464215551 |
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Well written! Engaging!
Tue, 7 Jun 2022 | Review
by: Karren H.
It's complicated, and so well written that the story kept me engaged throughout! I wasn't sure about Mary Anne Evans as I haven't read any of her other works, but I'd certainly look at reading another if it's in a similar vein to this one.
The context of the story is New Orleans, 1944. Women are key members of the workforce with so many men at war. So many mundane but critical tasks are undertaken on a daily basis. Both the on-and-on (long hours of grunt work) and the dedication of all is evident. Also, the incredible mind of the protagonist is on display. Her unique personal history contributes to her value, as well as her becoming curious about what she is seeing around her. She asks different questions. Equipment failure? Sabotage?. Who does she confide in about the possibility of spies being in their midst? Why is her long-standing 'aunt' behaving so strangely?
This is also a story of friendship; sharing, confiding, misunderstanding, loyalty and trust. I wonder what that means for the next in this historic mystery series?
My thanks to #Netgalley Poisoned Pen Press and the author, Mary Anna Evans, for my advance reader copy in exchange for an honest review.
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