Peggy Nolan's short stories and poems have earned recognition and appeared in numerous publications. Her debut novel offers a unique exploration of complex character motivations and intricate plots. Nolan skillfully delves into psychological nuances and masterfully builds atmosphere, drawing readers into the heart of the narrative. Her distinctive style is marked by keen observation and a profound ability to portray deep human emotions.
A fourteen-year-old moves to Florida at the height of World War II to join his father, a Navy seaman, and soon develops such a reputation for exaggeration that when he announces having seen an enemy spy land on the beach, no one believes him.