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Novel • Fiction
France • 1940s
2017
Adult
18+ years
The Alice Network by Kate Quinn follows 19-year-old Charlie St. Clair and former World War I spy Eve Gardiner as they seek Charlie's missing cousin, Rose, in 1947. Each town triggers Eve’s memories of her spy past in the Alice Network during World War I. Their journey reveals intersecting quests for justice and redemption. The book includes themes of wartime trauma and violence against women.
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Emotional
Adventurous
Dark
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Kate Quinn's The Alice Network is lauded for its compelling dual timelines and strong female characters, with particular praise for historical detail and engaging prose. However, some readers critique its pacing and occasional predictability. Overall, it blends drama and espionage effectively, offering a satisfying read for historical fiction enthusiasts.
A reader who would enjoy The Alice Network by Kate Quinn is likely captivated by historical fiction with strong, complex female protagonists, and a blend of espionage and emotional depth. Fans of Kristin Hannah's The Nightingale or Anthony Doerr's All the Light We Cannot See will find this novel similarly engaging and compelling.
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EVELYN GARDINER
Eve is a spy during World War I who goes by the alias Marguerite Le François. She infiltrates enemy territory and carries scars from a violent past encounter. She helps Charlie in her search for Rose.
FINN KILGORE
Finn is a handsome Scotsman with a troubled past who accompanies Charlie and Eve on their journey. He desires to open his own auto repair shop and eventually falls in love with Charlie.
RENÉ BORDELON
René is the owner of two restaurants who collaborates with the enemy during the war. He is charming but ruthless, having inflicted harm on Eve in the past.
ALICE DUBOIS (LILI)
Lili is the courageous spymaster of Eve’s ring who excels in smuggling messages during the war. She trains and befriends Eve, demonstrating great bravery.
VIOLETTE LAMERON
Violette is a former nurse and Lili’s second-in-command, initially skeptical of Eve’s abilities as a spy but plays a pivotal role in saving Eve’s life.
CAPTAIN CECIL CAMERON
Cameron is the officer who recruits Eve for spy work, harboring feelings for her while dealing with personal and professional guilt.
560
Novel • Fiction
France • 1940s
2017
Adult
18+ years
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