The unknown stories of the women spies of World War I. A spy novel based on the true actions of the Alice Network, illuminating the untold stories of women who acted as spies during World War I.
1947. When American student Charlie St. Clair becomes pregnant, her respectable parents send her to Europe to deal with her "little problem." Charlie runs away to London, searching for her beloved cousin Rose, even though she has disappeared.
1915. A year after the outbreak of the Great War, I’ve Gardner unexpectedly finds the opportunity to serve her country as a spy. In occupied France, she is trained by the alluring Lili, the "queen of spies" with the code name Alice. Thirty years later, I’ve is still haunted by the betrayal that caused the Alice Network to fall apart and spends her days drunk in her dark London home. Until one night, a young American woman suddenly appears and utters a name I’ve hasn’t heard in decades. The two decide to uncover the truth at any cost, on a mission of courage and redemption.
Over 1,000,000 copies sold worldwide New York Times best seller.
What they said about the book: “Funny and heartbreaking at the same time, this epic journey of two brave women is an unforgettable tale of glory and sacrifice during wartime, which has been little known until now. Quinn scores high with this stunning book!” –Stephanie Dray.
“The Alice Network, based on the bravery of the unsung women spies of the Great War, perfectly balances explosive plot, flawless portrayal of historical periods, and a cast of characters so vividly rendered that I almost expected to blink my eyes and see them standing in front of me. Historical fiction at its finest—gripping, poignant, and revealing.” –Jennifer Robson.
“Kate Quinn gives us a mesmerizing story with a breathless narrative that makes the reader feel like they are in the back seat of an open car traveling with fierce I’ve and brave Charlie on their secret adventures. Intense and captivating, The Alice Network is a book you absolutely must read.” –Heather Webb.
Kate Quinn is a writer of historical novels. The Alice Network has appeared on the best seller lists of the New York Times and USA Today, was selected by Reese Witherspoon’s book club, translated into 28 countries, and will be adapted into a television series by Tristar Television.
From Klidarithmos Publications, her book The Huntress of Hitler is also available.
Manufacturer
- Author
- Kate Quinn
- Publisher
- Kleidarithmos
- Original Title
- The Alice Network
- Type
- Crime, Historical Novel
- Cover
- Soft
- Number of Pages
- 632
- Release Date
- 12/2020
- Publication Date
- 2020
- Dimensions
- 14x20.5 cm
- ISBN-13
- 9789606450587
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