ATOMIC LOVE by Jennie Fields An unusual angle for what is a historical romantic thriller resulting in a superb story that grips from the first page. Rosalind is a highly intelligent nuclear scientist who now works in a jewellers shop in Chicago. She is lonely and bored and devastated that Wheeler, who had been the love of her life betrayed her. Rosalind was a superb student and was the only woman in her section of the Manhattan Project where they created the Atomic Bomb. When Rosalins saw the devastation caused by what she helped to build she is overwhelmed with guilt, hence her lonely life now. Wheeler begins to contact her again hinting at secrets he must confess to her. He betrayed her once. he is contrite and loving but there are dark secrets there and how can she trust him. Espionage, war, love, betrayal - finely crafted cocktail of themes with sharp characters and beautiful written. The plot darkens and thickens into a exciting and most enjoyable read. A thought provoking book that this reader could not put down. I look forward to reading more from this author. Reviewed by Sheila Grant *****