An Unexpected Friendship
Synopsis:
“In the snowbound city of Kiev, wry and bookish history student Mila Pavlichenko organizes her life around her library job and her young son—but Hitler’s invasion of Russia sends her on a different path. Given a rifle and sent to join the fight, Mila must forge herself from studious girl to deadly sniper—a lethal hunter of Nazis known as Lady Death. When news of her three hundredth kill makes her a national heroine, Mila finds herself torn from the bloody battlefields of the eastern front and sent to America on a goodwill tour.
Still reeling from war wounds and devastated by loss, Mila finds herself isolated and lonely in the glittering world of Washington, DC—until an unexpected friendship with First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and an even more unexpected connection with a silent fellow sniper offer the possibility of happiness. But when an old enemy from Mila’s past joins forces with a deadly new foe lurking in the shadows, Lady Death finds herself battling her own demons and enemy bullets in the deadliest duel of her life.
Based on a true story, The Diamond Eye is a haunting novel of heroism born of desperation, of a mother who became a soldier, of a woman who found her place in the world and changed the course of history forever.”(amazon.com)
My Thoughts:
When I first saw this book, I didn't think I would like it much. Once I finished the book, I really did like it. I was surprised to learn about Mila and Eleanor Roosevelt's relationship. The book was written well. I believe Kate Quinn and Stephanie Dray (Becoming Madam Secretary) often share research when their current projects coincide. I think this is the first book that I have read by Kate Quinn that mostly focuses on real people. The book was entertaining! It was also a great book to listen to!
Rating:
4.5/5
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