“A fascinating story about women maneuvering between traditions and prejudices to get what they want.” — Ron Charles, The Washington Post Marienne Graves has been a daredevil her whole life. After meeting stunt pilots, she forever falls in love with the sky. At fourteen, Maryen drops out of school and meets a wealthy bootlegger who provides her with a plane and pays for her flying lessons. In 1950, she embarks on her most exciting adventure—a flight around the globe—and disappears without a trace. Half a century later, Hadley Baxter, a notorious Hollywood actress, receives an offer to play Marienne Graves. Perhaps this role will help her solve the mystery of the famous disappearance? And come to terms with the tragedy that changed her life.