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Kate Quinn

    30 de noviembre de 1981

    Kate Quinn es una autora de ficción histórica, cuyos libros se encuentran en las listas de bestsellers del New York Times y USA Today y han sido traducidos a múltiples idiomas. Es reconocida por sus narrativas profundamente investigadas y cautivadoras que dan vida al pasado. Quinn se destaca por entrelazar tramas intrincadas con personajes ricamente desarrollados, ofreciendo a los lectores viajes inmersivos a épocas pasadas. Su voz distintiva y su hábil narración la han consolidado como una figura importante en la ficción histórica contemporánea.

    Kate Quinn
    Ribbons of Scarlet LP
    The Diamond Eye
    The Huntress
    The Briar Club
    The Rose Code
    La red de Alice
    • La red de Alice

      • 576 páginas
      • 21 horas de lectura

      En 1915 una red de valerosas espías dejó un legado de gloria y sacrificio. Pero también de traición. Treinta años después, ha llegado la hora de la verdad. 1947. La joven americana Charlie St. Clair está embarazada, soltera y a punto de ser expulsada de su muy decente familia. Mientras su mundo se viene abajo, su única ilusión es la débil esperanza de que su amada prima Rose, que desapareció en la Francia ocupada por los nazis durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial, siga viva. 1915. Un año después del estallido de la Gran Guerra, Eve Gardiner está deseando unirse a la lucha contra los alemanes, así que no duda un instante cuando es reclutada como espía de la organización clandestina conocida como "la red de Alice". Tres décadas más tarde, obsesionada por la traición que destruyó la red, Eve pasa sus días entre botellas de alcohol encerrada en su ruinosa casa de Londres. Hasta que una joven americana aparece en su puerta pronunciando un nombre que Eve no ha escuchado desde hace décadas y embarcada en una misión: averiguar la verdad sin importar a dónde conduzca. Heroísmo, amor y suspense en una apasionante novela inspirada en el episodio histórico real de la red de mujeres espías que salvó a más de mil soldados de la muerte

      La red de Alice
      4,3
    • The bestselling author of The Huntress and The Alice Network presents a gripping World War II tale centered on three female code breakers at Bletchley Park and the spy they must uncover post-war. In 1940, as England braces for conflict with the Nazis, three distinct women arrive at the enigmatic estate where Britain’s brightest minds work to decode German military messages. Osla, a charming debutante with beauty and wealth, yearns to prove her worth beyond her privileged life and uses her fluency in German to translate enemy secrets. Mab, a determined self-made woman from a working-class background, operates the famed codebreaking machines while concealing her past and seeking a socially advantageous marriage. They recognize the potential in Beth, a shy village spinster whose talent for puzzles makes her one of the few female cryptanalysts at the Park. However, the pressures of war and secrecy strain their bond. By 1947, as Britain celebrates the royal wedding of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip, a mysterious encrypted letter brings the estranged friends back together. They must confront a past betrayal that shattered their friendship and led to one being confined to an asylum. As they work to decode the message, they draw closer to a hidden enemy from their shared history.

      The Rose Code
      4,5
    • The Briar Club

      • 432 páginas
      • 16 horas de lectura

      Set against the backdrop of the McCarthy era, the narrative explores the intricate dynamics of female friendships and the weight of secrets within a Washington, DC boardinghouse. As the characters navigate a climate of suspicion and fear, their bonds are tested, revealing personal struggles and the impact of societal pressures. The story delves into themes of loyalty, identity, and resilience, highlighting how women support each other amidst challenging circumstances.

      The Briar Club
      4,3
    • The Huntress

      • 560 páginas
      • 20 horas de lectura

      'If you enjoyed The Tattooist of Auschwitz, read The Huntress by Kate Quinn' The Washington Post 'Fascinating, brilliantly written, enthralling - just phenomenal' Jill Mansell From the bestselling author of The Alice Network

      The Huntress
      4,3
    • The Diamond Eye

      • 448 páginas
      • 16 horas de lectura

      The brand-new historical novel based on a true story from the bestselling author of The Rose Code and The Alice Network

      The Diamond Eye
      4,3
    • Ribbons of Scarlet LP

      • 658 páginas
      • 24 horas de lectura

      The narrative immerses readers in the French Revolution, showcasing the experiences of six diverse and complex women. Each character offers a unique perspective on the tumultuous events, highlighting their struggles, resilience, and the impact of the revolution on their lives. Through the collaboration of skilled authors, the book captures the emotional depth and historical significance of this transformative period, bringing to life the stories of women often overlooked in traditional accounts.

      Ribbons of Scarlet LP
      4,2
    • The Lion and the Rose

      • 464 páginas
      • 17 horas de lectura

      The narrative delves into the treacherous world of the Borgia family, exploring their grip on power in Rome through a tale of ambition and betrayal. As the ruthless Borgias manipulate their surroundings, three outsiders become entangled in their dangerous schemes, highlighting themes of loyalty, survival, and the impact of corruption. The story promises a blend of historical intrigue and complex character dynamics, showcasing the darker aspects of human nature amidst a backdrop of political machinations.

      The Lion and the Rose
      4,2
    • The sequel to the bestselling MISTRESS OF ROME, EMPRESS OF ROME is a dark, dazzling, brutal novel unveiling the heart of the Empire itself

      Empress of Rome
      4,2
    • A Year of Ravens

      • 560 páginas
      • 20 horas de lectura

      A YEAR OF RAVENS Britannia: land of mist and magic clinging to the western edge of the Roman Empire. A red-haired queen named Boudica led her people in a desperate rebellion against the might of Rome, an epic struggle destined to consume heroes and cowards, young and old, Roman and Briton . . . and these are their stories. A calculating queen foresees the fires of rebellion in a king's death. A neglected slave girl seizes her own courage as Boudica calls for war. An idealistic tribune finds manhood in a brutal baptism of blood and slaughter. A death-haunted Druid challenges the gods themselves to ensure victory for his people. A conflicted young warrior finds himself torn between loyalties to tribe and to Rome. An old champion struggles for everlasting glory in the final battle against the legions. A pair of fiery princesses fight to salvage the pieces of their mother's dream as the ravens circle. A novel in seven parts, overlapping stories of warriors and peacemakers, queens and slaves, Romans and Britons who cross paths during Boudica's epic rebellion. But who will survive to see the dawn of a new Britannia, and who will fall to feed the ravens?

      A Year of Ravens
      4,2
    • A Day of Fire

      • 336 páginas
      • 12 horas de lectura

      From six bestselling authors, including New York Times bestseller Kate Quinn, comes a vividly imagined anthology of stories following the lives of those in ancient Pompeii on the fateful day Mount Vesuvius erupts. Pompeii was a lively resort flourishing in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius at the height of the Roman Empire. When Vesuvius erupted in an explosion of flame and ash, the entire town would be destroyed. Some of its citizens died in the chaos, some escaped the mountain's wrath . . . and these are their stories: A boy loses his innocence in Pompeii's flourishing streets. An heiress dreads her wedding day, not knowing it will be swallowed by fire. An ex-legionary stakes his entire future on a gladiator bout destined never to be finished. A crippled senator welcomes death, until a tomboy on horseback comes to his rescue. A young mother faces an impossible choice for her unborn child as the ash falls. A priestess and a prostitute seek redemption and resurrection as the town is buried. Six authors bring to life overlapping stories of patricians and slaves, warriors and politicians, villains and heroes who cross each other's paths during Pompeii's fiery end. But who will escape, and who will be buried for eternity

      A Day of Fire
      4,0