The Huntress - Quinn, Kate
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Nina Markova grows up on the icy edge of Soviet Russia, dreaming of flight and fearing nothing. When war arrives, she gambles everything to join the Night Witches, a female night bomber regiment wreaking havoc on Hitler's eastern front. But when she is downed behind enemy lines and thrown across the path of a Nazi murderess known as the Huntress, Nina must use all her wits to survive. British war correspondent Ian Graham has witnessed the horrors of war and after the Nuremburg Trials, he abandons journalism to become a Nazi hunter. Yet one target eludes him: the Huntress. Ian must join forces…mehr

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Produktbeschreibung
Nina Markova grows up on the icy edge of Soviet Russia, dreaming of flight and fearing nothing. When war arrives, she gambles everything to join the Night Witches, a female night bomber regiment wreaking havoc on Hitler's eastern front. But when she is downed behind enemy lines and thrown across the path of a Nazi murderess known as the Huntress, Nina must use all her wits to survive. British war correspondent Ian Graham has witnessed the horrors of war and after the Nuremburg Trials, he abandons journalism to become a Nazi hunter. Yet one target eludes him: the Huntress. Ian must join forces with Nina, but a secret could derail their mission unless they confront it. Seventeen-year-old Jordan McBride grows up in post?World War II Boston, determined to become a photographer. At first delighted when her widowed father brings home a fiancée, Jordan becomes disquieted by the German widow who is hiding something. Armed with her camera and her wits, Jordan delves into her stepmother's past and discovers deeply buried mysteries. But Jordan's search for the truth may threaten all she holds dear.
Autorenporträt
Kate Quinn is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of historical fiction. A native of Southern California, she attended Boston University, where she earned bachelor's and master's degrees in classical voice. A lifelong history buff, she has written four novels in the Empress of Rome Saga and two books set in the Italian Renaissance before turning to the 20th century with The Alice Network, The Huntress, The Rose Code, and The Diamond Eye. All have been translated into multiple languages. She and her husband now live in California with three black rescue dogs.
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'If you enjoyed The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris, read The Huntress by Kate Quinn' Kristin Hannah, Washington Post

'Richly evocative and totally gripping' Sunday Times

'A riveting tale that combines both the gripping saga of war with the suspense of a thrilling chase... An utter triumph!' Pam Jenoff, New York Times bestselling author of The Orphan's Tale

'Immersive and suspenseful...packs a real historical punch . . . Kate Quinn brings a fascinating side of WW2 brilliantly to life.' Hazel Gaynor, bestselling author of The Lighthouse Keeper's Daughter

'Prepare to be spellbound! The Huntress masterfully draws you in and doesn't let you go.' Susan Meissner, bestselling author of As Bright as Heaven

'A gripping and elegant historical mystery not to be missed' Bookbub

'A great choice for historical fiction fans, particularly of World War II-set novels, mystery readers, or anyone seeking well-crafted stories in which good triumphs over evil' Library Journal (starred review)

'An impressive historical novel sure to harness WWII-fiction fans' attention...portraying three touching, unpredictable love stories; the suspenseful quest for justice; and the courage involved in confronting one's greatest fears.' Booklist (starred review)

'Kate Quinn has created nothing less than a masterpiece of historical fiction' Jennifer Robson, bestselling author of Goodnight from London

'Well-researched and vivid segments are interspersed detailing Nina's backstory... a fierce yet vulnerable antecedent to Lisbeth Salander.' Kirkus Reviews

'Quinn delivers a suspenseful WWII tale of murder and revenge. This exciting thriller vividly reveals how people face adversity and sacrifice while chasing justice and retribution.' Publishers Weekly
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'If you enjoyed The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris, read The Huntress by Kate Quinn' Kristin Hannah, Washington Post

'Richly evocative and totally gripping' Sunday Times

'A riveting tale that combines both the gripping saga of war with the suspense of a thrilling chase... An utter triumph!' Pam Jenoff, New York Times bestselling author of The Orphan's Tale

'Immersive and suspenseful...packs a real historical punch . . . Kate Quinn brings a fascinating side of WW2 brilliantly to life.' Hazel Gaynor, bestselling author of The Lighthouse Keeper's Daughter

'Prepare to be spellbound! The Huntress masterfully draws you in and doesn't let you go.' Susan Meissner, bestselling author of As Bright as Heaven

'A gripping and elegant historical mystery not to be missed' Bookbub

'A great choice for historical fiction fans, particularly of World War II-set novels, mystery readers, or anyone seeking well-crafted stories in which good triumphs over evil' Library Journal (starred review)

'An impressive historical novel sure to harness WWII-fiction fans' attention...portraying three touching, unpredictable love stories; the suspenseful quest for justice; and the courage involved in confronting one's greatest fears.' Booklist (starred review)

'Kate Quinn has created nothing less than a masterpiece of historical fiction' Jennifer Robson, bestselling author of Goodnight from London

'Well-researched and vivid segments are interspersed detailing Nina's backstory... a fierce yet vulnerable antecedent to Lisbeth Salander.' Kirkus Reviews

'Quinn delivers a suspenseful WWII tale of murder and revenge. This exciting thriller vividly reveals how people face adversity and sacrifice while chasing justice and retribution.' Publishers Weekly

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