My Bright Midnight

Walter Schmidt navigates a complex life shaped by personal and external turmoil. His wife Nadine's peculiar desire to live near her late husband's mother adds strain, while the looming threat of the rising Mississippi River and the aftermath of FDR's death cast a shadow over his world. Despite these challenges, Walter finds stability until a shocking betrayal shatters his reality when he discovers Nadine with his best friend Sammy. Set against the backdrop of post-war uncertainty, the story explores themes of loyalty, love, and the fragility of happiness.