Aspiring attorney Alex Westcott is ready to begin a new chapter in his life. After settling in quiet Old Town Alexandria with his wife and two children, he's happy to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city to focus on his family and furthering his career.

But all it takes is a visit to an exhibit on the New World Order at Dumbarton Oaks, and Alex's world is turned upside down. There, he is inexplicably drawn to a beautiful young intern-one who could mean the undoing of his marriage, his relationship with his children, and his employment status.

Meanwhile, a series of...