Potsdam, 1945: The world is watching the Big Three and their forward-looking decisions for post-war Germany. During this time, Karla, a young German woman facing the ruins of her life, embarks on a quest for her own hopeful future. Along the way, she meets Joan Bright, an extraordinary Briton nicknamed Moneypenny, with whom she quickly forms a deep friendship—one that also entangles them in dangerous secrets within the Soviet sector. Karla's search for her missing brothers, her struggle against hunger and loneliness, and her forbidden love for a Brit are by no means the greatest challenges the young woman must face.

A touching story with multi-layered characters, thoroughly researched historical contexts, and a healthy dose of romance that brings an important chapter of German history to life.