‘Explores not only the fascinating inner life of the famous scientist Marie Curie but also the life that might have been if she’d chosen love over science in her early years … This thoughtful, compelling story delves into issues faced by modern women, while inviting readers to ruminate on their own life choices and the domino-effect of those decisions.’

– Marie Benedict

‘A dazzling must-read. A poignant exploration of ambition, family, gender and love. A tender, nuanced and inspiring novel for anyone who's ever been torn by conflicting passions and loyalties; in other words, a book for all of us.’

– Jean Kwok

‘Thought-provoking, skillfully written and hard to put down.’

– Kirkus

‘Cantor has created an absorbing biographical novel and performed an engaging riff on the “what if” ponderings we all experience.’

– Booklist

‘In a time when many of us are more tuned in to scientific advances than we've ever been before, this reimagining of what might happen if pioneering scientist Marie Curie had taken a different path is just what the doctor ordered.’

– Good Housekeeping

‘Cantor’s details of language, customs, and how people interact in those times and places are spot on.’

– Historical Novel Society