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Kate Quinn has once again delivered a masterful work of historical fiction, this time set in 1950s Washington, D.C., amid the paranoia and political turmoil of the McCarthy era. At Briarwood House, a women’s boardinghouse that seems unremarkable from the outside, lives intertwine in ways both poignant and dangerous. The arrival of the enigmatic widow… Continue reading The Briar Club by Kate Quinn
The Helsinki Affair had an interesting premise. The writing was good but the execution was just okay. I was expecting more intrigue and craziness. CIA agent Amanda Cole is thrust into an international conspiracy involving high-profile assassinations and Russian blackmail. It's the case of her lifetime, but solving it might require her to betray another… Continue reading The Helsinki Affair by Anna Pitoniak
"The Rose Code" is a must-read for fans of historical fiction. Follow three women as they navigate the challenges of World War II and uncover a deadly secret. Quinn is the master at creating a story and characters based off of true events. If you're a fan of historical fiction, "The Rose Code" is a… Continue reading The Rose Code by Kate Quinn: A Gripping Historical Fiction Novel You Can’t Put Down