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The brand-new historical novel based on a true story from the bestselling author of The Rose Code and The Alice Network
*Goodreads Choice Awards Nominee: Best Historical Fiction 2022*
the brand new WW2 historical novel based on a gripping true story from the #1 bestselling author
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The brand-new historical novel based on a true story from the bestselling author of The Rose Code and The Alice Network
Goodreads Choice Awards Nominee: Best Historical Fiction 2022
In the snowbound city of Kiev, aspiring historian Mila Pavlichenko’s life revolves around her young son – until Hitler’s invasion of Russia changes everything. Suddenly, she and her friends must take up arms to save their country from the Fuhrer’s destruction.
Handed a rifle, Mila discovers a gift – and months of blood, sweat and tears turn the young woman into a deadly sniper: the most lethal hunter of Nazis.
Yet success is bittersweet. Mila is torn from the battlefields of the eastern front and sent to America while the war still rages. There, she finds an unexpected ally in First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, and an unexpected promise of a different future.
But when an old enemy from Mila’s past joins forces with a terrifying new foe, she finds herself in the deadliest duel of her life.
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.
Praise for The Diamond Eye
‘The Diamond Eye – combat novel, wartime love story, assassination thriller – sets up and pulls off a double-barrelled surprise-ending worthy of its larger-than-life inspiration’ The Wall Street Journal
‘Mila’s was an incredible life and Quinn does it justice in this fast-paced novel’ The Times
‘This timely and earth-shattering tale of heroism will leave you breathless’ Woman’s Own
‘Kate Quinn’s skill is in developing characters and relationships, adding tension, suspense and smart plotting’ Choice
‘Equal parts historical fiction and riveting thriller, Quinn’s latest novel celebrating heroic women is a highly cinematic action novel’ The Washington Post
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Kate Quinn's The Diamond Eye is praised for its smart take on historical fiction, appealing to fans with its unique World War II perspective, intriguing mystery, and light romance. The narrative is noted for its fascinating depiction of 20th-century history, with engaging character development and emotional depth. The book highlights a forgotten heroine, blending immersive period details with an absorbing storyline, showcasing the power and resilience of a Ukrainian woman.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780008523053
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 30 March 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: HarperCollins
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 28.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 310g
Pages: 448
About the Author
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 a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Classical Voice. She has written five 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 Rose Code and The Diamond Eye. All have been translated into multiple languages. Kate and her husband now live in San Diego with three rescue dogs.
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