Atomic Secrets
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5.0 • 5 Ratings
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- $1.99
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- $1.99
Publisher Description
Despite blinding dust storms, lonely bus rides, long hours, and the attentions of a dangerous man, Alice Krepsky is determined to prove herself and fulfill her patriotic duty as a top-secret secretary at Hanford in the US government's covert race to end World War II. She's delighted when Paul, a local newspaper reporter, proposes marriage. But when she's exposed to the deadly substance at the heart of the operation, and Paul questions her about government secrets, Ally must choose between the man she loves, and the country she's vowed to serve.
Finalist in the 2023 Cascade Writing Contest.
Customer Reviews
What a great story!
I normally don’t read this type of book, but I’m interested in World War II history, so I thought I’d give it a try. What a great story!
It’s about a young woman, Ally, who travels from the midwest to Hanford, WA, where the plutonium for the first atomic bomb was developed. She gets a job as a secretary working on the top-secret project.
The story involves a burgeoning romance between Ally and a local newspaper reporter. I found myself rooting for Ally with each twist and turn of the plot.
The book was well researched and the depictions of life for the Hanford workers was spot on. In a word: Wow!