The Huntress Lib/E: A Novel by Kate Quinn (English) Compact Disc Book

Description: The Huntress Lib/E by Kate Quinn, Saskia Maarleveld From the author of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling novel, THE ALICE NETWORK, comes another fascinating historical novel about a battle-haunted English journalist and a Russian female bomber pilot who join forces to track the Huntress, a Nazi war criminal gone to ground in America.In the aftermath of war, the hunter becomes the hunted...Bold and fearless, Nina Markova always dreamed of flying. When the Nazis attack the Soviet Union, she risks everything to join the legendary Night Witches, an all-female night bomber regiment wreaking havoc on the invading Germans. When she is stranded behind enemy lines, Nina becomes the prey of a lethal Nazi murderess known as the Huntress, and only Ninas bravery and cunning will keep her alive.Transformed by the horrors he witnessed from Omaha Beach to the Nuremberg Trials, British war correspondent Ian Graham has become a Nazi hunter. Yet one target eludes him: a vicious predator known as the Huntress. To find her, the fierce, disciplined investigator joins forces with the only witness to escape the Huntress alive: the brazen, cocksure Nina. But a shared secret could derail their mission unless Ian and Nina force themselves to confront it.Growing up in post-war Boston, seventeen-year-old Jordan McBride is determined to become a photographer. When her long-widowed father unexpectedly comes homes with a new fiancée, Jordan is thrilled. But there is something disconcerting about the soft-spoken German widow. Certain that danger is lurking, Jordan begins to delve into her new stepmothers past--only to discover that there are mysteries buried deep in her family . . . secrets that may threaten all Jordan holds dear.In this immersive, heart-wrenching story, Kate Quinn illuminates the consequences of war on individual lives, and the price we pay to seek justice and truth. FORMAT Compact Disc LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Kate Quinn is a native of Southern California. She attended Boston University, where she earned bachelors and masters degrees in classical voice. A lifelong history buff, she has written four novels in the Empress of Rome Saga and two books set in the Italian Renaissance detailing the early years of the infamous Borgia clan. All have been translated into multiple languages. She and her husband now live in Maryland with two black dogs named Caesar and Calpurnia.Saskia Maarleveld is an experienced voice-over actress and Earphones Award-winning narrator. Raised in New Zealand and France, she is highly skilled with accents and dialects, and many of her books have been narrated entirely in accents other than her own. In addition to audiobooks, her voice can be heard in animation, video games, and commercials. Review Readers should expect to give up weekend plans once they start this novel...A great choice for historical fiction fans, particularly of World War II set novels, mystery readers, or anyone seeking well-crafted stories in which good triumphs over evil.-- "Library Journal"A suspenseful WWII tale of murder and revenge...This exciting thriller vividly reveals how people face adversity and sacrifice while chasing justice and retribution.-- "Publishers Weekly"Well-researched and vivid segments are interspersed detailing Ninas backstory as one of Russias sizable force of female combat pilots (dubbed the Night Witches by the Germans), establishing her as a fierce yet vulnerable antecedent to Lisbeth Salander. Quinns language is evocative of the period, and her characters are good literary company.-- "Kirkus Reviews"An impressive historical novel sure to harness WWII-fiction fans attention.-- "Booklist (starred review)" Review Quote "Well-researched and vivid segments are interspersed detailing Ninas backstory as one of Russias sizable force of female combat pilots (dubbed the Night Witches by the Germans), establishing her as a fierce yet vulnerable antecedent to Lisbeth Salander. Quinns language is evocative of the period, and her characters are good literary company." Details ISBN1982608196 Author Saskia Maarleveld Short Title The Huntress Language English Year 2019 ISBN-10 1982608196 ISBN-13 9781982608194 Format Compact Disc Publication Date 2019-02-26 Subtitle A Novel DEWEY 813.6 Playing time 1120 Publisher HarperCollins Imprint HarperCollins Edition Description Library Edition Narrator Saskia Maarleveld Alternative 9781982608200 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:158582956;

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