Her growth and confidence carefully evolve as she masters the intricacies of science, weather, logistics, and math that are a part of each shot a sniper must consider. The question that overlays Quinn’s novel is how a library researcher, a graduate student, an aspiring historian, and mother becomes a deadly sniper? Along with providing the answer to this query, Quinn develops Mila’s character and sense of self very slowly. The central character in THE DIAMOND EYE is Lyudmila Pavlichenko (Mila) who during World War II transformed herself from a studious girl who loved history into a deadly sniper whose nickname was “lady death.” Quinn is able to take her remarkable story and develop it into an amazing novel that reflects heroism and the transformation of her subject from motherhood to becoming a soldier.

Her latest effort, THE DIAMOND EYE will surely gain the same notoriety and praise as her previous work. One of the most important practitioners of this art is Kate Quinn whose previous historical novels include THE ALICE NETWORK, THE HUNTRESS, AND THE ROSE CODE all of which have attracted a wide audience and critical acclaim. Blending the lives of historical figures with fictional ones can create fascinating stories that should absorb the reader’s attention. The ability to engage in the necessary research and apply what is uncovered in a fictional format that represents accurate history is a challenge. The preparation and presentation of good historical fiction is an art form.

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