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The Physicists' Daughter

A Novel
By Mary Anna Evans
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In The Physicists' Daughter by Mary Anna Evans, the protagonist, the daughter of two physicists, finds herself caught in a web of intrigue during World War II. As she navigates her role in a New Orleans factory dedicated to the war effort, she uncovers secrets and faces dangerous situations. The novel combines crime and historical thriller elements, offering a glimpse into espionage and betrayal amidst a backdrop of scientific innovation.
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You might enjoy this book if you are intrigued by a mix of historical thriller and crime, set against the backdrop of World War II. The story weaves mystery with scientific intrigue, promising twists and suspense as you follow a smart and resilient protagonist in her quest for truth. Expect well-crafted characters and an engaging storyline that keeps you on edge.

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"For fans of The Alice Network, THE PHYSICISTS' DAUGHTER brings readers to the WWII homefront, as 20-year-old factory assembly line worker Justine Byrne discovers the carbon parts she assembles 8 hours a day have nothing to do with boats, but are intended for a secret government initiative-The Manhattan Project-and that her factory may be a target for sabotage"--

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As WWII rages on abroad, one young woman will have to wage her own kind of war at home.

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.

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Set during World War II, this novel presents a thrilling wartime mystery centred around a clever heroine who leverages her physics background to thwart a traitorous scheme in a US factory. With its rich depiction of the American home front, the story is enlivened by elements of espionage and intrigue, making it an engaging and adventurous read.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781464215551

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 July 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Poisoned Pen Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 335g

Pages: 352

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Historical Fiction Mary Anna Evans Penguin Books

About the Author

Mary Anna Evans is the author of the Faye Longchamp archaeological mysteries, which have received recognition including the Benjamin Franklin Award, the Mississippi Author Award, and three Florida Book Awards bronze medals. She is an assistant professor at the University of Oklahoma, where she teaches fiction and nonfiction writing. Winner of the 2018 Sisters in Crime (SinC) Academic Research Grant

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