The Last Twelve Miles: A Novel Kindle BY Erika Robuck

The Last Twelve Miles by Robuck immerses readers in the high-stakes world of the Prohibition Rum Wars, spotlighting two formidable women locked in a dangerous game of wits. Set in 1926, the novel contrasts the glamorous yet perilous life of Washington, D.C. with the sun-soaked shores of the Bahamas.

Elizebeth Smith Friedman, a groundbreaking cryptanalyst and secret weapon for the Coast Guard, is integral in deciphering smuggler codes and disrupting the rum trade. Balancing her duties as a wife and mother, Friedman is a pivotal force in the fight against illegal rum-running, her work becoming increasingly personal as she faces off against her most elusive opponent.

Across the Atlantic, Cleo Lythogoe, known as the Bahama Queen, is stepping down from her rum-running empire, sharing thrilling tales of her criminal past. Marie Waite, a cunning up-and-comer, sees this as her chance to seize control of the rum trade. As Marie's operations become more sophisticated, she draws the attention of federal agents, including Elizebeth Friedman.

As Elizebeth works tirelessly to crack down on the smuggling network, she discovers that Marie is her primary adversary, intensifying the conflict. The novel blends historical fact with gripping fiction, capturing the suspenseful cat-and-mouse game between two extraordinary women. The Last Twelve Miles delves into their personal and professional struggles, offering a riveting portrait of their battle for supremacy in a dangerous, glamorous era.