First published 1991
In 1980s Chicago, a brilliant young scientist unravels the genetic code of a rare moth, unlocking a mystery that spans decades. Intertwined with his research are the love stories of two couples—one in the present, one in the past—whose lives and fates are inextricably linked. As the past and present collide, each character must confront the weight of their choices and the power of the unseen forces that shape our lives.
Genres: literary-fiction, american-fiction, 20th-century, contemporary, 21st-century, academic
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: intertwined-storylines, past-and-present, weight-of-choices
Setting: Chicago
Period: 1980s
639 pages · Hardcover · William Morrow