Kate Quinn Livres

"L'histoire oubliée du plus grand réseau d'espionnes de la Première Guerre mondiale. Un an après le début de la Grande Guerre, Eve Gardiner brûle de prendre part à la lutte contre les Allemands et est recrutée comme espionne. Envoyée dans la France occupée, elle est formée par Lili, nom de code : Alice, qui dirige un vaste réseau d'agents secrets pour lutter contre l'ennemi. Trente ans plus tard, hantée par la trahison qui a provoqué le démantèlement du réseau Alice, Eve, devenue alcoolique, vit recluse. Jusqu'au jour où Charlie, une jeune étudiante qui souhaite retrouver sa cousine disparue en France pendant la dernière guerre, déboule chez elle en prononçant un nom qu'elle n'a pas entendu depuis des décennies. Leur rencontre les entraînera dans une mission visant à découvrir une vérité trop longtemps enterrée" -- goodreads.com

The New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Huntress and The Alice Network returns with another heart-stopping World War II story of three female code breakers at Bletchley Park and the spy they must root out after the war is over. 1940. As England prepares to fight the Nazis, three very different women answer the call to mysterious country estate Bletchley Park, where the best minds in Britain train to break German military codes. Vivacious debutante Osla is the girl who has everything—beauty, wealth, and the dashing Prince Philip of Greece sending her roses—but she burns to prove herself as more than a society girl, and puts her fluent German to use as a translator of decoded enemy secrets. Imperious self-made Mab, product of east-end London poverty, works the legendary codebreaking machines as she conceals old wounds and looks for a socially advantageous husband. Both Osla and Mab are quick to see the potential in local village spinster Beth, whose shyness conceals a brilliant facility with puzzles, and soon Beth spreads her wings as one of the Park’s few female cryptanalysts. But war, loss, and the impossible pressure of secrecy will tear the three apart. 1947. As the royal wedding of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip whips post-war Britain into a fever, three friends-turned-enemies are reunited by a mysterious encrypted letter--the key to which lies buried in the long-ago betrayal that destroyed their friendship and left one of them confined to an asylum. A mysterious traitor has emerged from the shadows of their Bletchley Park past, and now Osla, Mab, and Beth must resurrect their old alliance and crack one last code together. But each petal they remove from the rose code brings danger--and their true enemy--closer...

Set against the backdrop of the McCarthy era, the narrative explores the intricate dynamics of female friendships and the weight of secrets within a Washington, DC boardinghouse. As the characters navigate a climate of suspicion and fear, their bonds are tested, revealing personal struggles and the impact of societal pressures. The story delves into themes of loyalty, identity, and resilience, highlighting how women support each other amidst challenging circumstances.

One of Marie Claire's Best Women’s Fiction of the year! From the bestselling author of THE ALICE NETWORK comes a gripping historical novel featuring a battle-hardened English journalist and a Russian female bomber pilot who unite to track down a Nazi war criminal hiding in America. In the aftermath of war, the hunter becomes the hunted. Nina Markova, a bold dreamer, risks everything to join the Night Witches, an all-female night bomber regiment, during the Nazi invasion of the Soviet Union. When she finds herself stranded behind enemy lines, she becomes the target of a lethal Nazi murderess known as the Huntress. British war correspondent Ian Graham, transformed by the horrors of war, has become a Nazi hunter but struggles to capture the elusive Huntress. He teams up with Nina, the only witness to escape her clutches, but a shared secret threatens their mission. Meanwhile, in post-war Boston, seventeen-year-old Jordan McBride aspires to be a photographer. When her father brings home a new fiancée, Jordan is excited but soon senses danger in the German widow's past. As she investigates, she uncovers deep-seated family secrets that could jeopardize everything she holds dear. This immersive tale reveals the profound consequences of war and the quest for justice and truth.

The brand-new historical novel based on a true story from the bestselling author of The Rose Code and The Alice Network

The narrative immerses readers in the French Revolution, showcasing the experiences of six diverse and complex women. Each character offers a unique perspective on the tumultuous events, highlighting their struggles, resilience, and the impact of the revolution on their lives. Through the collaboration of skilled authors, the book captures the emotional depth and historical significance of this transformative period, bringing to life the stories of women often overlooked in traditional accounts.

The narrative delves into the treacherous world of the Borgia family, exploring their grip on power in Rome through a tale of ambition and betrayal. As the ruthless Borgias manipulate their surroundings, three outsiders become entangled in their dangerous schemes, highlighting themes of loyalty, survival, and the impact of corruption. The story promises a blend of historical intrigue and complex character dynamics, showcasing the darker aspects of human nature amidst a backdrop of political machinations.

The sequel to the bestselling MISTRESS OF ROME, EMPRESS OF ROME is a dark, dazzling, brutal novel unveiling the heart of the Empire itself

From six bestselling authors, including New York Times bestseller Kate Quinn, comes a vividly imagined anthology of stories following the lives of those in ancient Pompeii on the fateful day Mount Vesuvius erupts. Pompeii was a lively resort flourishing in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius at the height of the Roman Empire. When Vesuvius erupted in an explosion of flame and ash, the entire town would be destroyed. Some of its citizens died in the chaos, some escaped the mountain's wrath . . . and these are their stories: A boy loses his innocence in Pompeii's flourishing streets. An heiress dreads her wedding day, not knowing it will be swallowed by fire. An ex-legionary stakes his entire future on a gladiator bout destined never to be finished. A crippled senator welcomes death, until a tomboy on horseback comes to his rescue. A young mother faces an impossible choice for her unborn child as the ash falls. A priestess and a prostitute seek redemption and resurrection as the town is buried. Six authors bring to life overlapping stories of patricians and slaves, warriors and politicians, villains and heroes who cross each other's paths during Pompeii's fiery end. But who will escape, and who will be buried for eternity

In the word Anti/Hero, Hero is upside down and backwards.