Monday, December 30, 2019

The Huntress

The Huntress by Kate Quinn    530 pages

This historical fiction story focuses on a team of people searching for a woman who is a Nazi war criminal, who is hiding somewhere in America. Going back and forth in time, the story has some unforgettable characters.  Nina has always dreamed of flying and when she gets the chance to join the legendary Soviet night bomber regiment, she doesn't mind that the life is hard and dangerous. However, when she is stranded behind enemy lines, Nina becomes the prey of the lethal woman known as The Huntress.

In the present, British war correspondent Ian is working with another man to try to find The Huntress, who has apparently gone to ground somewhere in America. In Boston, 17 year-old Jordan is interested in going to college and becoming a photographer, although her father has other ideas. When he brings home a beautiful new fiancee, Jordan is thrilled --- but there's something a little off about this woman.

And, as you probably suspect, the new fiancee is likely the Nazi war criminal . . . or is she?  This is a novel of cat-and mouse, which includes real life details of people during World War II, making it an immersive, exciting story.  Definitely a great book for fans of historical fiction, especially stories about unusual and brave women.

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