Hanna Fischer and her twin sister Ooma live in Germany. Ooma has mental health issues, and is frequently hospitalized. At the end of the First World War, their father was one of the negotiators at the Treaty of Versailles, which ended the war but led to the myth that Germany had been stabbed in the back by its civilian government. An aspiring physicist, Hanna lives next door to Albert Einstein, and she dreams of studying physics with him. In 1919, her father is killed by assassins, and their house is burned to the ground. Escaping with only the clothes on her back, Hanna is helped by Einstein to immigrate to the United States.
This turn of events launches her into an extraordinary existence that encompasses roles as a student, secretary, sister, and spy. Her journey is fraught with peril, taking her from encounters with racist gangs in Berlin to dangerous gangsters in New York City, and later, into the menacing presence of Nazis in the 1930s and even Hitler's inner circle during World War II. Throughout these tumultuous historical periods, Hanna navigates a world filled with both brilliant minds and horrific events, all while desperately fighting for her survival, with several encounters with her sister Ooma, who successfully escapes and impersonates her on several occasions.
Over the course of forty years, Hanna serves a variety of "bosses," ranging from astute businessmen to vile Nazi officials, ultimately culminating in her working for the renowned Albert Einstein himself. Her unique position as a secretary places her at the heart of some of history's most dangerous moments. This thrilling tale of a young woman propelled through pivotal historical events promises a narrative where appearances can be deceiving, urging readers to pay close attention to the unfolding story.
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