The Alice Network - Kate Quinn

The Alice Network

By Kate Quinn

  • Release Date: 2017-06-06
  • Genre: Historical Fiction
Score: 4.5
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Featuring an exclusive excerpt from Kate Quinn's next incredible historical novel, THE HUNTRESS

NEW YORK TIMES & USA TODAY BESTSELLER

#1 GLOBE AND MAIL HISTORICAL FICTION BESTSELLER

One of NPR's Best Books of the Year!

One of Bookbub's Biggest Historical Fiction Books of the Year!

Reese Witherspoon Book Club Summer Reading Pick!

The Girly Book Club Book of the Year!

A Summer Book Pick from Good Housekeeping, Parade, Library Journal, Goodreads, Liz and Lisa, and BookBub

In an enthralling new historical novel from national bestselling author Kate Quinn, two women—a female spy recruited to the real-life Alice Network in France during World War I and an unconventional American socialite searching for her cousin in 1947—are brought together in a mesmerizing story of courage and redemption.

1947. In the chaotic aftermath of World War II, American college girl Charlie St. Clair is pregnant, unmarried, and on the verge of being thrown out of her very proper family. She's also nursing a desperate hope that her beloved cousin Rose, who disappeared in Nazi-occupied France during the war, might still be alive. So when Charlie's parents banish her to Europe to have her "little problem" taken care of, Charlie breaks free and heads to London, determined to find out what happened to the cousin she loves like a sister.

1915. A year into the Great War, Eve Gardiner burns to join the fight against the Germans and unexpectedly gets her chance when she's recruited to work as a spy. Sent into enemy-occupied France, she's trained by the mesmerizing Lili, the "Queen of Spies", who manages a vast network of secret agents right under the enemy's nose.

Thirty years later, haunted by the betrayal that ultimately tore apart the Alice Network, Eve spends her days drunk and secluded in her crumbling London house. Until a young American barges in uttering a name Eve hasn't heard in decades, and launches them both on a mission to find the truth...no matter where it leads.

“Both funny and heartbreaking, this epic journey of two courageous women is an unforgettable tale of little-known wartime glory and sacrifice. Quinn knocks it out of the park with this spectacular book!”—Stephanie Dray, New York Times bestselling author of America's First Daughter

Reviews

  • Enticingly read!

    5
    By Nopesorry-1
    One of the best books I have read in some time. Quinn keeps readers captivated and her character development is intricate and feels as though I’m in the scenes with them. The connection to not one but two world wars makes this read humbling as well. Looking forward to reading again and again in coming years!

  • Fabulous

    5
    By Qurated
    I am by no means a voracious reader but I became one while reading this book. Such a fabulous read that I couldn’t put down.

  • Schreckliches Ende

    3
    By onyattt
    The book's enchanting narrative took a regrettable turn in its final chapters, as the resolution of characters' lives unfolded with an unexpected shift toward clichéd romance, eroding the essence of its compelling historical fiction. The abrupt descent into predictability nearly derailed my engagement, leaving a lingering sense of disappointment. While 'The Rose Code' had been a triumph, the allure for further exploration of the author's works waned in the wake of this unfortunate conclusion. A lamentable divergence from the anticipated brilliance.

  • Great book!

    5
    By bookloved
    It started out a little on the slow side but soon became a page turner. Definitely worth the read.

  • Heart Breaking and Heartwarming

    5
    By Jewel....
    Just like a book should be.

  • Buy it

    5
    By Post Maloney 13
    Fantastic.

  • Engrossing

    5
    By reader081
    The characters all came to life and made this a thoughtful and engaging book.

  • The Alice Network

    4
    By danieluniss53
    Very well written and kept my attention throughout. I also appreciated the Author’s Notes at the end. Happy Reading!

  • Excellent read

    5
    By WinifredP
    This book kept me on the edge of my seat, and was nearly impossible to put down.

  • Fantastic historical fiction

    5
    By H Nash
    This is a quick, easy read. Full of historical data and mixed with fiction to combine two stories. Extremely riveting, entertaining, and hard to put down. The author does these women (both real and fictional) credit with this story. Highly recommended if you have any love for patriotism for our shared battles in both WW1 and WW2.

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