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The Diamond Eye

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The Diamond Eye

Written by: Kate Quinn
Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld
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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.

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©2022 Kate Quinn (P)2022 HarperCollins Publishers
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A Story well told about an amazing Woman

War is usually told through the eyes of men and women the romantic interest. This is a story about a real woman and who went on to make history as a sniper in the Russian army during WW2. A story well written and worth reading.
I think Saskia Maarleveld is a great reader.

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Excellent

Loved listening to this book. The fictionalization of the story was well done. The narrator was perfect.

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This book kept me hooked

Loved it! Strong female characters, engrossing story, excellent narration. I have really enjoyed all of Kate Quinn’s WWII novels.

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10/10 would recommend

I loved reading this, I couldn’t put it down. For anyone who enjoys historical stories, this is a great one!

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Fascinating Historical Fiction

In the author's notes at the end of the book, the author reveals how true to life this story is. Fascinating subject matter taking place in the early 1940's in the USSR before the U.S.A. enters WWII. A true life account of a real female sniper and how it is done.

Well written and beautifully narrated. Easy to read. Love Kate Quinn and Saskia Maarleveld.

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Fantastic book totally recommend it! She is a phenomenal writer, an excellent researcher, and very skilled storyteller!

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Couldn’t wait to finish. Sad when I got to the end.

This is the 2nd book I have read by Kate Quinn. She has that magical ability to put you right in the story. Page after page. You can “see” the people when they are talking. Drama, historical setting, fabulous plot and sub plots. Highly recommended.

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Awesome!

Another captivating story from Kate Quinn! Great narration, I was hooked! I would highly recommend this novel.

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Another Fascinating Story

This fictionalized story of Lyudmila Pavlichenko is fascinating. It made me want to know more of these strong women in WWII.
I listened to the Woody Guthrie song on her visit to US and Canada in 1942.
I really like Kate Quinn's writing, though at times she does get repetitive or just drags a scene out too long.

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Based on real people

I enjoyed this story a great deal but I did not realize they were not entirely fictional. Add to the fact it is eerily appropriate at this time.

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