simply a wonderful book..

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

The characters were strong and because it is told in past and present tense we see both characters at the same age yet lived totally different lives. What linked them was the cruelty which was set out by the Germans linked them in the most unusual of ways yet both their stories had me gripped.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I loved Eve Gardiner who narrated her own story of being a spy in war time France during the First and Second World War. Her bravery shone through yet her guilt which she carried from the First World War was slowly killing her, yet it took the friendship which was at the start grudgingly given by Charlie St Clair.. as Eve travelled through France employed by Charlie they did not realise they had one thing which connected them but it was going to take a long time before I found out what.. this is one story which had me gripped from the first word was spoken until the epilogue ... it truly is a five star read and listen..

Which scene did you most enjoy?

There was not one scene but the whole book was so well written I felt like I was an observer and this story was taken place in front of my eyes... the narrator was perfect and Saskia Maarleveld brought so much atmosphere and so much more to the storyline..

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

this is a story which needs to be told...

Any additional comments?

if you listen to one book this year make it this one

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Brilliant.

l absolutely love Kate Quinn's books and this is one of my favourites. l love her characters, her dialogue, the plot, the scenery - listening once will not be enough. l've lost count of the times I've read it, and it won't be long before l'm sneaking back in to listen again.

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Fantastić

I enjoyed the story!! I felt the characters through out some with abated breath some with well l dare not say too much! Fantastic

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I wanted it to go on and on.

Amazing story with characters you could easily relate to and care about. I want part two!

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Nice character development

Found myself interested in the characters and what happened to them. Enjoyed the plot, the odyssey, and the back and forth between the past and present. The growth of the main characters had a nice pacing. Grateful that all loose ends were tied up. Found myself crying during the last chapter. Worth the time. Could have used a final edit but I did listen to the unabridged version.

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One of my favorite spy thrillers!

I loved the excitement and mystery in this book! I especially enjoyed the two perspectives and the jump back and forth in time to slowly reveal what had happened in the past. I think it's one of my favorite spy thrillers. I couldn't put it down!

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Engaging from start to finish

Life's journey in difficult times portrayed from different characters and times was addictive to read

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A brilliant story, well written and engagingly read.

Highly recommend, didn't want to put it down.
What I liked: every minute
What I disliked: that it had to end!

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Exceptionally well narrated.

What a fantastic book. Absolutely loved it. The exceptional narration added immensely to it with the different accents and plausible male voices throughout. Gripping. A page turner. The wonderful characters in this book surely and accurately portray the remarkable characteristics of the typical British spy and resistance worker in the world wars - they possessed such bravery, such courage, such brilliance! Powerful and thought-provoking. Everyone should read this book.

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Great

I loved this book, I particularly loved Lily's character & was thrilled to find out she really existed, & was as good IRL as she appeared here.
The split between 1915 & 1947 worked well & Kate Quinn ensures we care about both main characters despite or even because of their flaws. It also didn't shy away from the realities for women under foreign rule & for female spies & the sacrifices they make. Would strongly recommend.

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