Windmills of the Gods

Mary Ashley, a brilliant and unassuming professor from Kansas, is abruptly propelled into the perilous world of international diplomacy when she is appointed the U.S. Ambassador to Romania, an Iron Curtain nation. Her sudden ascent places her directly in the crosshairs of a ruthless international cabal, code-named "Novelist," whose sinister plot aims to destabilize global politics through her assassination. As Mary navigates the intricate and dangerous corridors of power, she quickly learns that trust is a luxury she cannot afford. Two captivating men enter her life: Mike Slade, a seemingly protective and charming diplomat, and Louis Desaix, a mysterious and intense journalist. With danger lurking at every turn, Mary must decipher which of these men is genuinely dedicated to her safety and which might be complicit in the elaborate conspiracy to end her life. Her journey becomes a high-stakes race against time, filled with betrayal, espionage, and relentless suspense, as she fights not only for her own survival but also for the delicate balance of world peace.