Hill of Secrets: A Novel by Galina Vromen Paperback Book

Description: Hill of Secrets by Galina Vromen In a desert outpost, nuclear scientists and their families face the toll of the secrets they keep from the world and from each other in this gripping wartime novel from debut author Galina Vromen.Los Alamos, 1943. The US Army has gathered scientists to create the worlds first nuclear weapon. Their families, abruptly moved to the secret desert base with no explanation, have simple orders: Stand by. Make do. Above all, dont ask questions.Christine, forced to abandon her art restoration business in New York for her husbands career, struggles to reinvent herself and cope with his increasing aloofness.Gertie, the inquisitive teenage daughter of a German Jewish refugee physicist enlists Christine to help her unravel hidden truths and deal with parents haunted by their past.Gerties father, Kurt, anguished by what the Nazis have done to his family and bent on defeating them, carries burdens he longs to share but cannot confide in his wife—leading him to find comfort elsewhere.And Jimmy, a young army technician, falls for Gertie but is unsure if even her deep affection can overcome his agonizing self-doubts.Will so much secrecy save them or destroy them? FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Galina Vromen began writing fiction after more than twenty years as an international journalist in Israel, England, the Netherlands, France, and Mexico. After a career with Reuters News Agency, she moved to the nonprofit sector as a director at the Harold Grinspoon Foundation.Vromen launched and directed two reading readiness programs in Israel, one in Hebrew (Sifriyat Pijama) and one in Arabic (Maktabat al-Fanoos). During her tenure, the two programs gifted twenty million books to young children and their families and were named US Library of Congress honorees for best practices in promoting literacy.Vromens stories have been performed on NPRs Selected Shorts program and appeared in magazines such as American Way, the Adirondack Review, Tikkun, and Reform Judaism. She has an MA in literature from Bar-Ilan University in Israel and a BA in media and anthropology from Hampshire College in Massachusetts.Vromen and her husband divide their time between Israel and Massachusetts. Review "In Vromens twisty, infectiously readable debut, secrets are simmering within Los Alamos…With young love, a clandestine affair, intense guilt, and suppressed yearnings circulating in this high-pressure environment." —Booklist"A deftly crafted World War II era novel with which author Galina Vromen reveals a special talent for the kind of narrative driven historical fiction that makes for a fascinating and entertaining read from start to finish." —Midwest Book Review"Hill of Secrets is one of the best novels I have read in ages. Couldnt put it down. Galina Vromens fully drawn characters and intimate storytelling reveals the complexities of life for those at Los Alamos who knew the big atomic bomb secret and those who couldnt be told—but it also explores the complicated web of secrets we all spin and hold as we navigate our way through life." —Valerie Strauss, The Washington Post"A powerhouse of a novel, not to be missed! This compelling, thought-provoking story deftly dives into the emotional complexity of the Manhattan Project, particularly for the women behind-the-scenes. The setting, Los Alamos during the development of the bomb, serves as a prism to expose the many consequences of secrecy during this singular moment in history. Hill of Secrets has it all: drama and romance, conflict and pain, compromise and loss and, through it all, hope. I highly recommend this original and haunting book." —Samantha Greene Woodruff, bestselling author of The Lobotomists Wife and The Trade-Off"A fantastic historical novel about a rarely written about time in history, featuring an endearing cast of characters. Meticulously researched and beautifully written, it stayed with me long after I turned the final page." —Soraya Lane, bestselling author of The Secret Midwife"Perfect for book clubs or anyone who appreciates beautiful writing and heartfelt characters in historical fiction. A must read!" —Anita Abriel, author of The Light After the War Details ISBN1662520794 Author Galina Vromen Publisher Amazon Publishing Year 2024 ISBN-13 9781662520792 Format Paperback Imprint Lake Union Publishing Subtitle A Novel Place of Publication Seattle Country of Publication United States Alternative 9781501269004 Audience General Pages 384 ISBN-10 1662520794 Publication Date 2024-10-01 US Release Date 2024-10-01 UK Release Date 2024-10-01 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161547176;

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