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  • The Diamond Eye

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  • Written by: Kate Quinn
  • Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld
  • Length: 12 hrs and 51 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,099 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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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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Fantastic

Loved the story and hearing about another role women had in WWII. Incredibly based on a true story, I found it hit all the marks of suspense, heartwarming, wishful, and powerful.

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Great story

Amazing story thank you for telling this story of a remarkable woman. Look forward to another!

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So sad the story is over!

This was one of those books - you know the kind.
You just want people to leave you alone so you can listen…then so sad when it’s done!
I will be buying more books from this author!

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Truely Enchanting

I was truely engrossed in this story and commend the writer on the research and effort it took to turn this into such an enchanting novel. I read the Alice Network which was also spectacular writing. The storytelling voice was great and captured the feeling of each character.
I would recommend to most anyone interested in history or just some great drama, romance, and action. One of my favorites for sure!

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