Top Secret Affair

A decorated U.S. Army general who becomes chairman of the Joint Atomic International Commission. He is disciplined, principled, and wary of traps set by media and politics. He resists Dottie’s attempts to smear him, and his past with a top-secret informant becomes a focal point; he is ultimately vindicated and his romance with Dottie rekindles.

A high-powered media mogul who attempts to derail Goodwin’s reputation through interviews and staged photos. She is ambitious, persuasive, and unafraid of using the press to influence politics. Her feelings evolve, leading to a personal romance that collides with professional rivalry and public scandal.

A U.S. senator who drives the inquiry into Goodwin’s conduct, epitomizing the political pressure and scrutiny of the era. His actions heighten the tension between accountability and sensationalism, shaping the plot’s political stakes.

A loyal military officer who serves as a steadfast ally within the armed forces. He embodies the procedural, disciplined side of the story and supports Goodwin amidst the public firestorm.

A senior general connected to the top echelons of the military hierarchy. He represents the high-stakes world of national security and the pressures that come with handling sensitive information.

A persistent reporter assigned to cover Goodwin, relentlessly pursuing a sensational story. He embodies the era’s press-driven appetite for political intrigue and public image.

Dottie’s dutiful and discreet butler, who observes the social machinery surrounding the mansion and its powerful inhabitants. He offers a quiet, insider’s view of the private world behind the public facade.