Butterfly 9

Butterfly 9, written by Donald Keith and published in 1959, is a science fiction novel that explores themes of time travel and alternate realities. The story follows Jeff Elliott and his wife, Ann, as they encounter a time travel agent, Greet Snader, who offers them an escape from their mundane lives. Thrust into a future where Jeff's expertise in color television is sought after, they must navigate ethical dilemmas and personal challenges while planning their return to the past. The novel reflects the complexities of ambition and morality in the context of technological progress.