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The Physicists' Daughter - by Mary Anna Evans (Paperback)

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Highlights

  • Perfect for fans of The Alice Network and Kate Quinn, The Physicists' Daughter is "a fascinating and intelligent WWII home front story.
  • Author(s): Mary Anna Evans
  • 352 Pages
  • Fiction + Literature Genres, Historical

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About the Book



"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"--



Book Synopsis



Perfect for fans of The Alice Network and Kate Quinn, The Physicists' Daughter is "a fascinating and intelligent WWII home front story." --Rhys Bowen, New York Times bestselling author of The Venice Sketchbook.

No one can be trusted. The fate of a country is at stake. And everything depends on 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 Allied 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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"A fascinating and intelligent WWII home front story with a smart heroine who uses her upbringing and knowledge of physics to protect a US factory from a traitor." -- Rhys Bowen, New York Times bestselling author of two historical mystery series as well as several internationally bestselling historical novels, including The Venice Sketchbook

"With its smart, Rosie-the-Riveter heroine and intriguing wartime mystery, The Physicists' Daughter is a fresh and fascinating glimpse of life on the American home front during WWII. Replete with spies, saboteurs, and save-the-day scientists, the book is a page-turning adventure that sparked my mind and opened my heart. I never wanted the story to end!" -- Amanda Skenandore, author of The Second Life of Mirielle West
Dimensions (Overall): 8.4 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x 1.0 Inches (D)
Weight: .7 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 352
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Historical
Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press
Format: Paperback
Author: Mary Anna Evans
Language: English
Street Date: June 7, 2022
TCIN: 85020231
UPC: 9781464215551
Item Number (DPCI): 247-40-3514
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Q: Who is the main character in the book?

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  • A: The main character is Justine Byrne, a 20-year-old factory assembly line worker during WWII.

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Q: What secret project is central to the plot?

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  • A: The Manhattan Project is central, involving Justine's work at a factory producing critical materials.

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Q: What themes are explored in the book?

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  • A: Themes include trust, sabotage, and the impact of war on individuals and communities.

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Q: What genre does this book belong to?

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  • A: It is classified as historical fiction within the literature genres.

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Q: What major historical event is featured in the story?

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  • A: The story is set during World War II, focusing on life on the home front.

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4.5 out of 5 stars with 2 reviews
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2 recommendations
5 out of 5 stars
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16 July, 2022

Justine had STEM education before STEM was a thing!

I enjoyed this book so much. Justine is a young woman on her own. Her parents-- both physicists-- were killed in a suspicious-looking car accident. They educated Justine in various subjects, even welding, which has aided her in landing a factory job. This is no ordinary factory. The setting is World War II and this factory makes some top secret components. Consequently, it has attracted the interest of at least one spy. Justine is soon aware she is in harm's way. She devises a way to save both herself and the factory's important components. The farther I progressed in the book, the faster I wanted to turn the pages! This book is well-written and the characters are well-developed. It's really hard to figure out who the spy is-- or if a spy even exists! I recommend this book, especially if you are interested in World War II, women in science, or wartime relationships. I received a copy of this book from Sourcebooks/Early Reads.
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4 out of 5 stars
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7 June, 2022

well written and engaging

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.
Karren
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