Dragonfly

De: Leila Meacham

Narrado por: Matthew Waterson

Read the USA Today bestseller from the author of Roses, a "sumptuous, full-bodied, and emotional" novel about five young spies embedded among the highest Nazi ranks in occupied Paris (Adriana Trigiani, NYT bestselling author of Tony's Wife).
At the height of World War II, a handful of idealistic young Americans receive a mysterious letter from the government, asking them if they are willing to fight for their country. The men and women from very different backgrounds -- a Texan athlete with German roots, an upper-crust son of a French mother and a wealthy businessman, a dirt-poor Midwestern fly fisherman, an orphaned fashion designer, and a ravishingly beautiful female fencer -- all answer the call of duty, but each for a secret reason of her or his own. They bond immediately, in a group code-named Dragonfly.
Thus begins a dramatic cat-and-mouse game, as the group seeks to stay under the radar until a fatal misstep leads to the capture and the firing-squad execution of one of their team. But is everything as it seems, or is this one more elaborate act of spycraft?

Reseñas de la Crítica

A Forbes "Best Historical Novels for Summer 2019"
A USA Today Bestseller

"Gripping...In this fast-paced and enjoyable WWII espionage tale, Meacham takes readers to 1942 Nazi-occupied Paris to follow five American spies as they attempt to gather information to assist Allied and French Resistance forces.... Meacham's nail-biting tale will please fans looking for an intricate story of spycraft and deception."—p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 20.0px; font: 13.0px 'Times New Roman'; color: #000000}span.s1 {font-kerning: none}Publishers Weekly

"Complex, epic, and rich in historical detail-an uplifting story of finding friendship behind enemy lines."—p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'}span.s1 {font-kerning: none}Kirkus

"Meacham ratchets the suspense ever tighter, while providing fascinating backstory on the intrepid five [American spies] as well as delivering a detail-rich portrait of Paris during the Occupation."—p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'}Booklist

"Leila Meacham is a gift to readers everywhere. With scope and daring, she creates worlds in her fiction that keep us turning pages long into the night. Sumptuous, full bodied and emotional, Dragonfly soars."—p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 32.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; color: #000000}span.s1 {font-kerning: none}Adriana Trigiani, New York Times bestselling author of Tony's Wife

"I was immediately taken by the powerful and poetic storytelling of Leila Meacham. Dragonfly is a meticulously researched novel filled with unforgettable characters during the darkest time in history. Simply unstoppable!"—p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 32.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; color: #000000}span.s1 {font-kerning: none}Armando Lucas Correa, New York Times bestselling author of The German Girl

"Dragonfly is a thrilling spy novel with a tender heart, a plot full of surprising twists, and a rich tapestry of historical detail. Caught up in the complexities of sympathetic characters whose divided loyalties force them to make dangerous choices, I couldn't stop turning the pages."—p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 32.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; color: #000000}span.s1 {font-kerning: none}Kim van Alkemade, New York Times bestselling author of Orphan #8 and Bachelor Girl

"Meacham's impeccable pacing and razor-wire tension evoke the daily drama of life under a Reich whose French reign might have lasted little more than four years but felt like the thousand years that it threatened to endure."—p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 18.0px; font: 13.0px 'Times New Roman'}span.s1 {font-kerning: none}Bookpage

Good Book!

Well done. It was a complicated story with lots of characters and storylines. Definitely not boring! The narrators were very good. I had to concentrate to follow all the details but I thought it was worth the effort.

Loved it!

I always know I like a book when is soon as I’m done I miss the characters. The main characters in this book becomes so real and the story is fantastic with many twists and turns. They are definitely got wrenching moments and those moments that light shines through in the green backdrop of World War II.

Intriguing and complex

Engaging and very human characters! Hard to put down book. Leila Meecham is a great storyteller.

One of my new favorites!

Most intriguing WWII novels I’ve read in a long time! Planning to buy the hard copy which I do not do often! Spies, the good and bad of human nature, the cost of war. May we never forget...

Wonderful!

I loved this book. It would be gotten 5 stars if it hadn't lost me a few times with the jumping around. Other than that, I loved this book and will definitely read again to catch what I missed the first time.

A great WW2 story. Wonderful characters

Although it was often hard to remember all the characters, it matters not. You will love listening to this complex story. Great narration and believable characters.

Very Good Story

The introduction was too long, but once the story began, it was much better. Having multiple narrators really helped the story, and it kept me interested and engaged.

Rich and Wonderful!

Loved this book! Planning on buying the hard copy (first time I've done that since Resistance Women). I also cried at the end (as well as points throughout the book). I cried with sadness, joy and frustration. The only other book that did that to me is All The Light I Cannot See.
I highly recommend!

Intriguing spy story

A must read if you are a fan of spy stories circa WWII. There are many characters in this book and each will capture your attention in their own way. The inclusion of different narrators for the characters brought the story to life.

Even at 18 hours it didn’t seem long

The mark of an engaging story is one that doesn’t seem long. I’ve listened to 8hour stories that felt endless, and 20+hour books that seemed half that length. This was really enjoyable. There are some slight inconsistencies, and some the the plotting was predictable, but none of this detracted from the overall story. The use of multiple narrators was excellent. I do wish that each had been identified with their character in the credits.