Kathleen Hart Knihy

A memoir of recovery, resilience and starting over in Wigtown, book capital of Scotland.

The narrative intertwines the impact of the Chernobyl disaster on a Ukrainian family with an American journalist's quest to uncover a nuclear secret linked to her own family's past in upstate New York. Set during the tumultuous period of the Soviet Union's collapse, the story explores themes of tragedy, resilience, and the far-reaching consequences of nuclear power, creating a gripping journalistic thriller that connects personal and historical narratives.