Rendezvous

The events unfold during the United States' entry into World War I. The U.S. faces the German U-boat threat as it mobilizes troop and supply convoys to France. Cryptography and counterintelligence drive the urgency, shaping daily decisions in the capital.

The action centers in the U.S. capital, featuring scenes at an embassy gathering, the War Department's code-breaking room, and a hotel used by enemy agents. Washington, D.C. serves as the wartime nerve center where security and intelligence clash against German espionage. Key locations become stages for intrigue, risk, and timely decisions that could affect the convoy to France.

🕵️‍♂️ Espionage

A German spy ring operates covertly in Washington, aiming to exploit a newly devised code. The War Department's cryptographers race to decipher intercepted messages before orders go out. Trust and deception mingle as spies, informants, and loyalties surface in high-stakes maneuvers. Gordon's cryptographic skill becomes essential to breaking the ring and safeguarding the convoy.

💘 Romance

Gordon and Joel share a day of connection that blossoms into a romance amid wartime secrecy. Joel reveals Gordon's true identity to keep him in Washington, complicating their bond. Their relationship is tested as spy activity threatens their safety and aims. The romance adds personal stakes to the national crisis.

🔐 Cryptography

The plot centers on a newly devised code intended to direct convoy movements. Gordon deciphers an intercepted message and realizes the cipher has been compromised by the spy ring. Counterintelligence efforts pivot on keeping the cipher secure while spies close in. The climax hinges on turning cryptographic insight into a protective edge.