The Diamond Eye CD: A Novel by Kate Quinn (English) Compact Disc Book

Description: The Diamond Eye CD by Kate Quinn, Saskia Maarleveld The New York Times bestselling author of The Rose Code returns with an unforgettable World War II tale of a quiet librarian who becomes historys deadliest female sniper. Based on a true story.In the snowbound city of Kiev, wry and bookish history student Mila Pavlichenko organizes her life around her library job and her young son--but Hitlers invasion of Russia sends her on a different path. Given a rifle and sent to join the fight, Mila must forge herself from studious girl to deadly sniper--a lethal hunter of Nazis known as Lady Death. When news of her three hundredth kill makes her a national heroine, Mila finds herself torn from the bloody battlefields of the eastern front and sent to America on a goodwill tour.Still reeling from war wounds and devastated by loss, Mila finds herself isolated and lonely in the glittering world of Washington, DC--until an unexpected friendship with First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and an even more unexpected connection with a silent fellow sniper offer the possibility of happiness. But when an old enemy from Milas past joins forces with a deadly new foe lurking in the shadows, Lady Death finds herself battling her own demons and enemy bullets in the deadliest duel of her life.Based on a true story, The Diamond Eye is a haunting novel of heroism born of desperation, of a mother who became a soldier, of a woman who found her place in the world and changed the course of history forever.Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook. FORMAT Compact Disc LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Kate Quinn is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of historical fiction. A native of Southern California, she attended Boston University, where she earned bachelors and masters degrees in classical voice. A lifelong history buff, she has written four novels in the Empress of Rome Saga and two books set in the Italian Renaissance before turning to the 20th century with The Alice Network, The Huntress, The Rose Code, The Diamond Eye, and The Briar Club. All have been translated into multiple languages. She and her husband now live in California with three black rescue dogs. Review "Quinn returns to WWII in this immersive saga. [Her] page-turning narrative is enhanced by her richly drawn characters and by the fascinating code-breaking techniques, which come alive via Quinns extensive historical detail. This does not disappoint." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) on The Rose Code"Readers: Prepare to be swept away by The Rose Code. A richly deserved tribute to the WWII codebreakers of Bletchley Park, Kate Quinns latest novel is a tour de force. Exhaustive research, vibrant characters, and pulse-pounding suspense combine in a riveting tale destined to be a book-club favorite. I absolutely loved it." -- Kristina McMorris, New York Times bestselling author of Sold on a Monday "Kate Quinn does it again! This rollicking tale of espionage and female solidarity is a tour de force that will make you laugh and cry at the same time. For the quirky, complicated and unforgettable women of Bletchley Park, beneath the lipstick and lace lurks a gritty life of danger and daring. From frantic efforts to decode Nazi messages to the consequences of treason and secret-keeping in the post-war jubilation, theres never a dull moment. The Rose Code is pure genius and Quinns best... so far." -- Stephanie Dray, New York Times Bestselling author of The Women of Chateau Lafayette"The hidden history of Bletchley Park has been waiting for a master storyteller like Kate Quinn to bring it to life. The Rose Code effortlessly evokes the frantic, nervy, exuberant world of the Enigma codebreakers through the eyes of three extraordinary women who work in tireless secrecy to defeat the Nazis. Quinns meticulous research and impeccable characterization shine through this gripping and beautifully executed novel." -- Beatriz Williams, New York Times bestselling author of Her Last Flight"A knockout of a story, written by the reigning queen of historical fiction. Quinns trio of heroines practically leap off the page in this stunning novel, which melds spy-hunting with love stories that will stir your soul. A book for the ages." -- Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author of The Lions of Fifth Avenue, on The Rose Code "Kate Quinn follows her word-of-mouth bestseller, The Alice Network, with another compulsively readable historical novel ...[a] powerful novel about unusual women facing sometimes insurmountable odds with grace, grit, love and tenacity." -- Washington Post Review Quote "The hidden history of Bletchley Park has been waiting for a master storyteller like Kate Quinn to bring it to life. The Rose Code effortlessly evokes the frantic, nervy, exuberant world of the Enigma codebreakers through the eyes of three extraordinary women who work in tireless secrecy to defeat the Nazis. Quinns meticulous research and impeccable characterization shine through this gripping and beautifully executed novel." Details ISBN0062943545 Author Saskia Maarleveld Short Title The Diamond Eye CD Language English Year 2022 ISBN-10 0062943545 ISBN-13 9780062943545 Format Compact Disc Publication Date 2022-03-29 Subtitle A Novel Narrator Saskia Maarleveld Playing time 772 DEWEY 813.6 Audience General UK Release Date 2022-03-29 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Imprint Collins Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States US Release Date 2022-03-29 Imprint US HarperAudio Publisher US HarperCollins Edition Description Unabridged edition We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:158609185;

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