In a breathless, haunting, and rich historical mystery, New York Times bestselling author Monica Hesse speaks to the depths of trauma and the power of memory.
Seven months ago, Edda was on the World War I front lines as one of two hundred "Hello Girls," female switchboard operators employed by the US Army. She spent her nights memorizing secret connection codes to stay ahead of spying enemies, and her days connecting vital calls...

Accidentally sharing a secluded cottage shouldn't be a problem for an earl and a governess . . . especially if no one ever finds out.

If there is one woman Samson Rutherford, Earl of Riverton, can't abide, it is his meddling sister. He has spent his whole life being a pawn in her plans and tricks, but when one of her schemes leaves him embarrassed in front of an old friend, he has finally had enough. He cannot beat

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Elizabeth "Ellie" Bentley has one Season in London to find a husband who will properly care for her and her mother, otherwise their fates will be consigned to the greedy, petty, and cruel Lord Worthington. Roswell Brooksbank has no interest in the dowry-less, down-on-her-luck houseguest his mother is hosting for the Season but as he spends time with her and realizes she's in a precarious situation, his curiosity is piqued.

"When Nazis looked to flee Europe with stolen art, gems, and gold in tow, certain "neutral" countries were all too willing to assist them. By the end of January 1945, it was clear to Germany that the war was lost. The Third Reich was in freefall, and its leaders, apart from those clustered around Hitler in his Berlin bunker, sought to abscond before they were besieged. But they wanted to take their wealth with them. Their escape routes were diverse:...