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A NATIONAL BESTSELLER--for fans of All the Light We Cannot See and The Tattooist of Auschwitz! "Readers will be on the edge of their seats.... A brilliant tale of resistance, courage and ultimately hope." -Kelly Rimmer, New York Times bestselling author of The Warsaw Orphan From the New York Times bestselling author of The Last Bookshop in London comes a moving new novel inspired by the true history of America's library spies of World War II. Ava thought her job as a librarian at the Library of Congress would mean a quiet, routine existence. But an unexpected offer from the US military has brought her to Lisbon with a new mission: posing as a librarian while working undercover as a spy gathering intelligence. Meanwhile, in occupied France, Elaine has begun an apprenticeship at a printing press run by members of the Resistance. It's a job usually reserved for men, but in the war, those rules have been forgotten. Yet she knows that the Nazis are searching for the press and its printer in order to silence them. As the battle in Europe rages, Ava and Elaine find themselves connecting through coded messages and discovering hope in the face of war. "Uplifting, inspiring and suspenseful, this is one to savor!" -Natasha Lester, New York Times bestselling author of The Riviera House "Madeline Martin is a fantastic author. The Librarian Spy is a stunning tour de force of historical fiction." -Karen Robards, author of The Black Swan of Paris Don't miss Madeline Martin's next heartwarming historical novel, The Booklover's Library! Also by Madeline Martin: The Last Bookshop in London The Keeper of Hidden Books
A librarian's quiet life is shattered when she is recruited to become a spy during World War II, tasked with gathering intelligence from Lisbon while another woman works with the French Resistance. Ava, a librarian at the Library of Congress, finds her routine existence upended by a military offer to go undercover in Lisbon, posing as a librarian while secretly collecting vital intelligence. Across the channel, Elaine has joined the Resistance's printing press in occupied France, a dangerous role where she risks discovery by the Nazis. As the war intensifies, their paths begin to intertwine through coded messages, offering glimmers of hope amidst the conflict.
The novel is praised for its suspenseful narrative and uplifting themes, drawing comparisons to other popular World War II historical fiction. Reviewers highlight its portrayal of courage and hope in the face of adversity, with specific commendations for the author's ability to weave together multiple storylines. The book is noted for its engaging plot that keeps readers on the edge of their seats, making it a compelling read within the genre. It is recognized as a strong example of historical fiction that resonates with readers seeking inspiring stories of wartime resilience.
Page Count:
400
Publication Date:
2022-01-01
Publisher:
Hanover Square Press
ISBN-10:
1335426914
ISBN-13:
9781335426918
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