The Half-Life of Ruby Fielding

In the gripping historical mystery "A Beautiful Poison," set in Brooklyn during WWII, siblings Will and Maggie Scripps are drawn into a web of intrigue when they discover a captivating woman hiding beneath their stairs. As they assist this enigmatic stranger, who possesses a peculiar fascination with poisons and a knack for danger, their lives become intertwined with wartime paranoia and hidden identities. With the stakes rising amid whispers of espionage and the Manhattan Project, they must navigate the complexities of trust and deceit, unsure of the true nature of their alluring guest.