Catherine Chung
2 SeriesCatherine Chung is an American author best known for her breakout novel, The Tenth Muse. She studied mathematics at the University of Chicago and later worked at a California think tank before dedicating herself to writing. Chung's diverse upbringing across states like Illinois, New York, New Jersey, and Michigan fueled her lifelong passion for reading and literature.
In Catherine Chung's "The Tenth Muse," mathematician Katherine delves into her family's enigmatic past, tracing its roots to World War II. Driven by her quest to solve the Riemann Hypothesis, she uncovers a theorem with a mysterious history. This theorem not only challenges her mathematically but also unlocks secrets about her identity and her parents' true origins. As Katherine navigates these revelations, she confronts the hidden truths of her family's past in wartime Germany.
