The Alice Network

A Novel

By: Kate Quinn

Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld

In an enthralling new historical novel from national best-selling author Kate Quinn, two women - a female spy recruited to the real-life Alice Network in France during World War I and an unconventional American socialite searching for her cousin in 1947 - are brought together in a mesmerizing story of courage and redemption.

It's 1947. In the chaotic aftermath of World War II, American college girl Charlie St. Clair is pregnant, unmarried, and on the verge of being thrown out of her very proper family. She's also nursing a desperate hope that her beloved cousin Rose, who disappeared in Nazi-occupied France during the war, might still be alive. So when Charlie's parents banish her to Europe to have her "little problem" taken care of, Charlie breaks free and heads to London, determined to find out what happened to the cousin she loves like a sister.

It's 1915. A year into the Great War, Eve Gardiner burns to join the fight against the Germans and unexpectedly gets her chance when she's recruited to work as a spy. Sent into enemy-occupied France, she's trained by the mesmerizing Lili, the "Queen of Spies", who manages a vast network of secret agents right under the enemy's nose.

Thirty years later, haunted by the betrayal that ultimately tore apart the Alice Network, Eve spends her days drunk and secluded in her crumbling London house. Until a young American barges in uttering a name Eve hasn't heard in decades and launches them both on a mission to find the truth...no matter where it leads.

©2017 Kate Quinn (P)2017 HarperCollins Publishers

Post WWII Story That Will Grab You

All in all, I really liked this book. The only fault I can find is that the central figure "acted" much older and more experienced than the author said she was. . . and I had a little trouble with that throughout the engaging, multi-layered story. Eg., In 1947, the age of independence for women was 21. The central character was only 19, turing 20 near the end of the story; yet she was quitte a woman of the world. It was a stretch for me. That aside, the story was very intriguing. All female spy networks during both WWI and WWII made for a colorful, twisty story throughout. The narration was superb.

what a story

First time author for me.

Three broken souls due to war this novel brings them together to chase their ghosts.

A very creative, well written story, this one plays on the heart strings.

It's a good one, you should try it.

Fascinating read

After reading a couple dull books I was so happy to find the Alice Network. I liked how each storyline was kept separate and then finally converged at the end. Honestly the only thing I didn’t like was the constant math references to remind the reader that the protagonist was smart or good at math. “Solve for x” wasn’t relevant anywhere and you can’t just make up equations about interpersonal situations. I remembered the protagonist was smart by the things she did or said. The math references were just too forced. Anyway overall I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it to anyone who likes world history, mystery, spies and an improbable trio banding together for a common purpose.

love love love

A great read and an keeps you guessing every second. This was a complete surprise, I judged the book by the cover and I am so glad I did.

EASY TO LISTEN TO AND GREAT NARRATOR

Any additional comments?

I liked the story and the time flew by as I listened. Narrator was very good! Sometimes men's voices sounded the same, but overall great job!

Enjoyable story of female spies In WWI and WWII.

Revenge, love, spying. What's not to like? Well paced story flows back and forth in time.

Easy to listen to

Fast paced and entertaining. The narration was excellent. I listen to audible books on my daily walks and often went a little further to get to the end of a chapter.

Captivating book and had me enthralled from start to finish.

Fantastic story with lots of plot twists and beautiful prose. Highly recommend this if you enjoy reading about empowering women in often complex situations.

A truly sensational, provocati, and powerful story

I truly hope my next audiobook can at least stand side by side to this story. I shed many tears through this story. The author truly outdid herself

Amazing

I Couldn’t stop listening! A perfect narrator and a wonderful voice for this incredible story.