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  • The Alice Network

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  • Written by: Kate Quinn
  • Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld
  • Length: 15 hrs and 7 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,865 ratings)

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The Alice Network

Written by: Kate Quinn
Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld
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In an enthralling new historical novel from national best-selling 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.

It's 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.

It's 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.

©2017 Kate Quinn (P)2017 HarperCollins Publishers

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Riveting

I finished this, redid the final 5 chapters the next day, and was unable to start another book the next. I got very tied up in the world created, and will read more by this author. Excellent reader as well. Now I will listen to a very short lecture called (I think) Lying. I am finding it hard to walk away from the characters.

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fantastic story!

an enjoyable car ride listening to this! definitely recommend for those who enjoy history entwined with a little mystery

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Fantastique !

This was such an amazing story. I can't give it a better review. The lady reading the story did a magnigicant job. She helped portray the characters in a way that brought them to life. Wunderbar

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Spy Girls!

I loved this book so much it made me wish I could be a spy! I loved the narrator so much I’ve searched out my next books by her!

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Narrator made this story, amazing book

I absolutely loved the narrator. She could switch between accents flawlessly and gender. I was blown away. The writing was also amazing. Story, plot, everything! I will definitely be buying more books from Kate Quinn!

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Superb Story

Believable multi dimensional characters - complicated hard lives - an ending as wonderful as the whole book!!!

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Unexpected! Heartwarming!

I couldn't stop listening! The story shines a light on strong women at a time when they weren't recognized. Great characters!! Great story!!

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Lulls along in the first half, but picks up.

And once it finally gets going, it's pretty good! I would say it's definitely worth sticking with it. I felt satisfied at the end.

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Loved it!

Was a great book to listen to. Did not want to stop listening. Thank you

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Beautiful story

This book takes you on a journey of two very distinct experiences during the war and displays themes of dedication, family and friendships #audible1

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