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Diamond Eye : A Novel by Kate Quinn (2022, Hardcover)
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"Diamond Eye" by Kate Quinn is a thrilling novel published by HarperCollins in 2022. The hardcover format spans 448 pages, with illustrations included. Set in the world of war and espionage, this literary work offers a gripping and immersive reading experience. The novel delves into the thrilling aspects of military history, making it a captivating read for fans of historical fiction and espionage thrillers. With its rich language and detailed storytelling, "Diamond Eye" is sure to captivate readers and leave them wanting more.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN-100062943510
ISBN-139780062943514
eBay Product ID (ePID)5050433111
Product Key Features
Book TitleDiamond Eye : a Novel
Number of Pages448 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicWar & Military, Thrillers / Espionage, Literary, Biographical
Publication Year2022
IllustratorYes
GenreFiction
AuthorKate Quinn
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.4 in
Item Weight21.2 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2022-279391
TitleLeadingThe
ReviewsThe brilliant Kate Quinn is at the top of her game with an unexpected historical heroine to root for. The young Russian mother and war hero will steal your heart by stealth--just as she stole the heart of Eleanor Roosevelt, America's most celebrated First Lady. You'll be wowed by this unlikely tale of love and lasting friendship that transcends ideology. It kept me reading late into the night!, "A knockout of a story, written by the reigning queen of historical fiction. Quinn's 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, Readers: Prepare to be swept away by The Rose Code. A richly deserved tribute to the WWII codebreakers of Bletchley Park, Kate Quinn's 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, A sparkling gem of a story about a fabulous and fascinating woman. Lyudmila Pavlichenko's journey from history student and mother to sniper and national hero is beautifully rendered by Kate Quinn in this utterly absorbing novel., 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., "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. Quinn's meticulous research and impeccable characterization shine through this gripping and beautifully executed novel."--Beatriz Williams, New York Times bestselling author of Her Last Flight, From blood-soaked Russian battlefields to the White House Rose Garden, Kate Quinn takes expert aim at one of history's forgotten heroines to bring us a story that will pull you in from the very first sentence. The Diamond Eye is her best yet!, 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 Quinn's extensive historical detail. This does not disappoint., Readers can all but smell the gunsmoke in The Diamond Eye, so thoroughly does Kate Quinn immerse you in the grim and grey world of the Russian Front -- and in the psyche of her remarkable real-life heroine, Mila Pavlichenko. Quinn's page-turning account of Mila's transformation from student to sniper measures the unimaginable toll of pulling the trigger, portraying with power and compassion Mila's urge not to kill, but to protect. Unputdownable!, The Diamond Eye is sharply observed, multi-faceted and brilliantly alive--historical fiction at its best!, A knockout of a story, written by the reigning queen of historical fiction. Quinn's 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., 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. Quinn's meticulous research and impeccable characterization shine through this gripping and beautifully executed novel., Readers: Prepare to be swept away by The Rose Code. A richly deserved tribute to the WWII codebreakers of Bletchley Park, Kate Quinn's 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., Kate Quinn amazes me. With each new book she reaches new heights in her craft as a writer of page-turning plots and prose. The Diamond Eye is a remarkable story filled with heart, intrigue, breathtaking drama and, perhaps best of all, meticulously researched details that prove that history provides the absolute best raw material for storytelling. Like her sniper subject Lyudmila Pavlichenko, Kate Quinn has brilliantly hit her mark--this is a stunning novel about a singular historical heroine., 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, there's never a dull moment. The Rose Code is pure genius and Quinn's best... so far., A riveting, authentic story of a Soviet woman who becomes a sniper during WWII. In page-turning prose, Kate Quinn illuminates the tale of Mila Pavlichenko, who, after killing more than 300 of Hitler's most formidable officers, comes to the U.S. to promote America's entry into the war. With vivid characters, unforgettable battle scenes, and moments of intense humanity and love, The Diamond Eye is a master class in historical fiction. It will leave you breathless, choking on tears., "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 Quinn's extensive historical detail. This does not disappoint."--Publishers Weekly (starred review) on The Rose Code, The Diamond Eye is another winner from Kate Quinn. A historian-turned-sniper who falls in love in wartorn Russia and then befriends Eleanor Roosevelt - what's not to love? The thrilling showdown at the end is not to be missed!, 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, "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, there's never a dull moment. The Rose Code is pure genius and Quinn's best... so far." --Stephanie Dray, New York Times Bestselling author of The Women of Chateau Lafayette
Dewey Edition23/eng/20220317
Dewey Decimal813/.6
SynopsisDon't miss the thrilling new novel from Kate Quinn, The Briar Club, coming July 9th! New York Times Bestseller The bestselling author of The Rose Code returns with an unforgettable World War II tale of a quiet bookworm who becomes history's deadliest female sniper. Based on a true story. In 1937 in the snowbound city of Kyiv, wry and bookish history student Mila Pavlichenko organizes her life around her library job and her young son--but Hitler's invasion of Ukraine and 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 Mila's 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., Don't miss the thrilling new novel from Kate Quinn, The Briar Club , coming July 9th! New York Times Bestseller The bestselling author of The Rose Code returns with an unforgettable World War II tale of a quiet bookworm who becomes history's deadliest female sniper. Based on a true story. In 1937 in the snowbound city of Kyiv, wry and bookish history student Mila Pavlichenko organizes her life around her library job and her young son--but Hitler's invasion of Ukraine and 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 Mila's 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., The New York Times bestselling author of The Rose Code returns with an unforgettable World War II tale of a quiet librarian who becomes history's 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 Hitler's 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 Mila's 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.
LC Classification NumberPS3617.U578D53 2022
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- Dec 10, 2024
Historical fiction, WWII, famous female Russian sniper….
Appreciate getting this book fairly quickly and at a decent price. Needed it for Book Club. So worth it.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- May 17, 2023
A must read even if you have never read historical fiction. The characters are so believable it is as if you know them.
Read a book I wanted to read and was able to purchase to support a charity!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Apr 17, 2025
Nice hard bound book in every good condi...
Nice hard bound book in every good condition including like new dust cover. Looks perfect!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jan 14, 2023
Good book
I read the book in a few days and I found it interesting and exciting. However, about 3/4 of the way through the book I had a good idea of the ending.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Feb 02, 2024
This is one of the best historical fiction books that I have read.
I couldn't stop reading it. It holds your interest throughout the book.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Sep 23, 2022
Tense and Exciting, an absolute page turner
Just like all Kate Quinn historical fiction, it grips you from the very beginning and doesn’t let go!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Aug 30, 2022
Excellent Book
A must read!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jan 30, 2024
Good Title
Excellent condition! Looks new. Compelling can’t put down stiryVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Dec 26, 2022
Great Read
I love all of Kate Quinn’s books!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Feb 13, 2025
GREAT BOOK
A great story. Couldn't put it down.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
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