The Nightshade

In December 1941, amidst the chaos of Pearl Harbor, singer Hattie James faces a dire predicament when her sister Olivia is kidnapped, with the ransom being her father's list of undercover spies. Joined by Maya and military intelligence officer Commander Leo Bell, Hattie navigates the complexities of wartime Washington, D.C., in her quest to uncover a high-ranking mole in the War Department. As her father recovers in Rio de Janeiro under the threat of Nazi agents, Hattie realizes that unraveling the conspiracy could be the key to saving her sister—or lead to their mutual destruction. This gripping wartime thriller captivates with themes of loyalty, danger, and the pursuit of truth.