In this riveting novel, Kate Quinn tells the story of two women—a former queen and a young spy—separated by time but united in their fierce determination to fight for what they believe in. Nineteen-year-old Charlie St. Clair is thrust onto the stage of history when she is recruited by the Alice Network, a secret society of women who pass information from one generation to the next. Her assignment: find Eddie Deacon, assumed dead since 1918 and believed to be concealing blackout secrets that could shake up English society forever. Queen Victoria’s spymaster Sir Maurice has tasked Charlie with an impossible mission: investigate rumors that Edward VII was involved with German intelligence during World War I, leading to British defeat on the battlefield. A century later, Nina Browning Everly confronts her destiny as one three members of The Alice Network entrusted with protecting Maud Young (Queen Victoria’s great-granddaughter), all while investigating contemporary threats alongside handsome American agent Will Mitchelson). But as technology brings old secrets vividly back into light, dangerous new rivals emerge both within and outside The Alice Network…forcing agents past and present into a race against time that will put everything at stake once more.
For who is this book for ?
This book is for people who are interested in mystery, thriller and suspense books. It tells the story of two women separated by time but united in their fierce determination to fight for what they believe in.
Pros :
- The Alice Network is a riveting novel that tells the story of two women separated by time but united in their fierce determination to fight for what they believe in.
- This book contains well-developed characters and provides readers with an immersive historical experience.
- The suspenseful plot will keep readers engaged until the very end.
Cons :
- The Alice Network is slow to get started
- The book gets better as it goes along
- Nina and Charlie are strong female protagonists
Learn more about the author
Kate Quinn is the author of the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling novel, The Alice Network. A history graduate from Brown University, she has worked as a war correspondent in the Balkans, Central America, Africa and the Middle East. She now lives with her husband and young son in Northern Virginia.
Reader Reviews
“An absolutely mesmerizing novel that will keep you up all night!”
“This fast-paced novel is impossible to put down and will keep you guessing until the very end.”
“The Alice Network is a novel for anyone who loves strong female characters, historical fiction, and suspense. I couldn’t put it down!”
“This book pulls you in from the beginning and doesn’t let go until the very end. I found myself completely engrossed in the lives of these characters and their stories. A truly captivating read!”
