The Diamond Eye

A Novel

De: Kate Quinn

Narrado por: Saskia Maarleveld

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.

Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2022 Kate Quinn (P)2022 HarperCollins Publishers

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.

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!

Great Historical Fiction

This engrossing novel based on true events paints a clear picture of the Soviet Union`s side of WW2, a perspective sorely neglected. Exciting, romantic, and good characterization.

Attention to detail

I love the way the author is precise with facts and also tells a great story.

fantastic book about a real heroine

hard to believe that this is based on a true story. it was beautifully written and narrated. I really enjoyed the book and learning about this incredible woman.

Compelling True Story

Well researched and based upon historical detail both in Ukraine, Russia and The U.S. engaging characters and action packed story telling.

By far the most enjoyed book in a long list!!

spectacular in everyway, author, storyline, narrative all an A+. hated for it to end.

Best of the best!

My fav so far. Story content, historical content and Saskia Maraveld’s narration is superb. I highly recommend this book.

Excellent

I'm almost sad I am at the end because I enjoyed it so much. It is based on a true story and now I want to see what else she has written

Amazing tale!

What an incredible story, another amazing novel from Kate Quinn! A true page turner! I can’t wait for her next book.