In the shadowed corridors of power and the hidden crannies of scientific genius, "Tuxedo Park" by Jennet Conant unfolds a riveting narrative of ambition, secrecy, and the indomitable spirit of innovation. At the heart of this enthralling tale is Alfred Lee Loomis, a Wall Street tycoon with a penchant for physics and a vision that transcended the financial markets. In the serene yet secretive enclave of Tuxedo Park, New York, Loomis transformed his lavish estate into a sanctuary for the greatest minds of the twentieth century—Einstein, Fermi, Bohr—to converge and collide in the pursuit of groundbreaking advancements in science and technology. Conant, with her meticulous research and intimate access to Loomis' private papers, peels away the layers of mystery shrouding this enigmatic figure and his clandestine wartime activities. From the development of radar technology that proved pivotal in the Battle of Britain to the inception of the Manhattan Project, Loomis' influence permeated the very fabric of Allied success in World War II. "Tuxedo Park" is not just the chronicle of a man who wielded immense power in silence; it is a testament to the unyielding quest for knowledge and the extraordinary feats of human intellect when united towards a common goal. Conant's narrative is a compelling tribute to the unsung heroes of science whose daring, behind closed doors, charted the course of history.