In 'Twisted Tales of the Twentieth Century, ' embark on a captivating journey through an era teeming with discovery, amusement, mystery, and tragedy. From the dawn of the 1900s to the turmoil of the mid-century, an international cast of characters invites you into their stories. A finding of fantastic proportions spurs two bold scientists into a cunning pursuit for scientific glory. A Russian mother unravels the puzzling truth about her husband in a heartfelt letter to her son. A rugged Appalachian family engages in the dangerous game of bootlegging in a winner-take-all drama. A young jazz singer in Budapest confronts her swirling emotions leading her through a day she'll never forget. A prideful soldier grapples with unexpected romantic desires that force him to confront his history as a Nazi. As these compelling tales unfold, the question lingers: What will become of their dreams, secrets, and passions?