Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan

In Depression-era Brooklyn, Anna Kerrigan’s father mysteriously disappears, leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions. Years later, as America enters World War II, Anna becomes the first female diver at the Brooklyn Naval Yard, repairing ships that keep the war effort alive. When a chance encounter resurfaces her father’s past, she embarks on a dangerous journey through crime, sacrifice, and redemption. Jennifer Egan’s dazzling novel captures the grit, beauty, and moral complexity of an era on the brink of change.