Imagine a world where the American Revolution failed to form a single nation. Now, in the mid-21st century, Virginia and the People's Republic of Pennsylvania are on the brink of war - and the frisson of desire between two rival spies from each country holds the key to peace or chaos. This unique alternative history blends political intrigue, historical flashbacks, and high-stakes espionage to explore a fractured America shaped by centuries of distrust.

Woven into the twenty-first century story are scenes from the past. In a vivid narrative that imagines thoughts and dialog, Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Napoleon Bonaparte and other seminal figures reveal the events behind this alternative history.