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During the height of McCarthyism in the Cold War era, Hazel Kaplansky and newcomer Samuel Butler dig into gossip that a Russian spy has infiltrated their small Vermont town. Their investigation ends up exposing not only possible espionage but also hidden facets of themselves and the people around them, offering a young‑adult look at fear, loyalty, and the power of friendship in a turbulent time.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: Megan Frazer Blakemore
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