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  • Written by: Kate Quinn
  • Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld
  • Length: 12 hrs and 51 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,082 ratings)

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The Diamond Eye

Written by: Kate Quinn
Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld
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Publisher's Summary

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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Incredible story

I really enjoyed this story, even more once I learned that Lady Death was a real person.

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Another excellent book by Kate Quinn

The Rose Code, The Huntress, Night Witches & now Diamond Eye - all very good! I also really enjoy the narrator. If you’re a fan of Kate Quinn, don’t hesitate to listen to this one.

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the level of detail about women soldiers on the Russian front in WW2 was incredible

riveting retelling of one woman's incredible life. what she accomplished and survived is unbelievable but true! Definitely read this book!

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Not relatable

The characters were not relatable and not likeable. Felt like it was forced feminism not believable given the story context even though it was supposed to be based on a true story

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5 stars all around

This book was excellent! I so enjoyed hearing about Lady Death, a historical figure I had never before heard of. I kept looking up historical facts about her while I read, leading me to the history of other female Russian hero soldiers and found it so interesting. I think the author is an amazing writer, and so appreciated the last section of the book wherein she discusses the areas in which she took literary liberties. I will most definitely be looking forward to other works by this author and have already not only recommended it for my father, but have purchased it for him because I know he will love it.!! The narrator is just wonderful as well and I look forward to hearing her narrate other stories in the future as well!

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exciting

Loved this. Kept me following not wanting to put it down ! can't wait to read another of her books

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Amazing insight into Russia and its women

How foreign and interesting to read about Russian women, their strength and the belief that they are truly equals to men. This historical fiction is quite enlightening about a time and country we do not typically do not read about. Thank you for enlightening me.

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So good!!

This was an Excellent story. The Narrator was also excellent. I Would definitely recommend to others.

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  • 2023-06-17

Fascinating

Superbly presented. Historical fiction at its best! Another great read from Kate Quinn. Recommend reading after The Huntress.

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I liked the story

I’ve enjoyed Kate’s writing in the past so was disappointed about how much repetition of information and motivation this book contained. On the bright side, while sewing, I didn’t have to pay close attention to the narrative.

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  • Denise Diener
  • 2022-04-15

Excellent narration!

Very interesting historical war novel that included Intrigue and romance (tastefully done). Based on a true story, I appreciated the photos in the accompanying PDF as well as the author’s concluding remarks. The narrator did a marvelous job of switching voices and accents. I gave a four-star rating for the story just because modern expressions and colloquialisms were used when the story was set in the 1940’s.

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  • Mikey
  • 2022-04-16

Great potential but lost edge

Too political great character ruined by political delivery
The character should have been the focus not political statements

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  • CB
  • 2022-03-31

Great Book!

I read the Ross Code and The Alice Network and the Huntress. I loved all of them and this is one to add to the collection. I loved how she tied in characters from the huntress into this book. Book characters and author shows how much women ROCK! Can’t wait for the next book!

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  • Bird Miller
  • 2022-04-01

awesome

Based on an actual person, thiscstory riveted me fom start to finish. Be sure to listen to the author's note at the end.

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  • Syd Young
  • 2022-04-02

Enthralling

Fantastic. Ready to reread and study it’s structure. But I’m not just writer gushing—this fabulous book based on a true story is as enthralling as it is shocking as it is completely believable, while much more enjoyable than a non-fiction account would be. Excellent narration, as ever.

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  • Natalie
  • 2022-04-01

Another thrilling adventure!

Kate Quinn has done it again! Not a moment dragged in this inspiring story. Story and narration were done so well. Bought it yesterday and finished today. Devoured another one of these amazing stories that need to be told. Sad it is over.

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  • Shoey
  • 2022-04-07

exceptionally boring

this stirybcould have been told in half the time. details didnt extend the story, but fluff.

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  • H. Mitchell
  • 2022-04-20

Kate Quinn at her best

An exceptional story superbly told. I loved every minute of this story. Quinn again hits it out of the park detailing the feats and heroism of women in WWII. Without her, their stories would never be told. She is an excellent writer, and the wonderful narration did her justice. Loved everything about this book.

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  • stefani
  • 2022-04-14

What a fantastic book.

Based on the true story of the most famous female Russian sniper in WW 2. As always a great read. But even more so when I looked up Lady Death and found so much of this novel to be true.
READ IT! It’s great.

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  • Victoria fleming
  • 2022-04-20

Kate Quinn Does It Again!

Another phenomenal masterpiece by Kate Quinn! If you enjoy historical fictional, I can’t recommend this book enough. Honestly anything Quinn has written is gold!

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  • J. Allain
  • 2022-12-26

Fascinating story, excellent narration

Another captivating tale by Kate Quinn narrated by my favorite storyteller. I've listened to all her books, never once disappointed. This one's no different.

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