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Spy stories, Women sleuths
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For fans of Jacqueline Winspear, Laurie R. King, and Anne Perry , Mr. Churchill&’s Secretary captures the drama of an…
era of unprecedented challenge—and the greatness that rose to meet it. London, 1940. Winston Churchill has just been sworn in, war rages across the Channel, and the threat of a Blitz looms larger by the day. But none of this deters Maggie Hope. She graduated at the top of her college class and possesses all the skills of the finest minds in British intelligence, but her gender qualifies her only to be the newest typist at No. 10 Downing Street. Her indefatigable spirit and remarkable gifts for codebreaking, though, rival those of even the highest men in government, and Maggie finds that working for the prime minister affords her a level of clearance she could never have imagined—and opportunities she will not let pass. In troubled, deadly times, with air-raid sirens sending multitudes underground, access to the War Rooms also exposes Maggie to the machinations of a menacing faction determined to do whatever it takes to change the course of history. Ensnared in a web of spies, murder, and intrigue, Maggie must work quickly to balance her duty to King and Country with her chances for survival. And when she unravels a mystery that points toward her own family&’s hidden secrets, she&’ll discover that her quick wits are all that stand between an assassin&’s murderous plan and Churchill himself. In this daring debut, Susan Elia MacNeal blends meticulous research on the era, psychological insight into Winston Churchill, and the creation of a riveting main character, Maggie Hope, into a spectacularly crafted novel
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER For fans of Jacqueline Winspear, Laurie R. King, and Anne Perry, whip-smart heroine Maggie Hope returns…
to embark on a clandestine mission behind enemy lines where no one can be trusted, and even the smallest indiscretion can be deadly. World War II has finally come home to Britain, but it takes more than nightly air raids to rattle intrepid spy and expert code breaker Maggie Hope. After serving as a secret agent to protect Princess Elizabeth at Windsor Castle, Maggie is now an elite member of the Special Operations Executive—a black ops organization designed to aid the British effort abroad—and her first assignment sends her straight into Nazi-controlled Berlin, the very heart of the German war machine. Relying on her quick wit and keen instincts, Maggie infiltrates the highest level of Berlin society, gathering information to pass on to London headquarters. But the secrets she unveils will expose a darker, more dangerous side of the war—and of her own past. "You'll be [Maggie Hope's] loyal subject, ready to follow her wherever she goes."— O: The Oprah Magazine From the Trade Paperback edition
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Spy stories, Suspense and thrillers
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Clancy meets LeCarré in Matthew Quirk's action-packed new thriller.Former combat medic John Byrne's vacation in southern California is interrupted when…
FBI agents bring him in for questioning and charge him with burglary, grand larceny, the use of weapons of mass destruction, and a litany of other felonies. It's a case of mistaken identity, but the FBI isn't taking any chances, freezing Byrne's bank accounts and adding his name to the no-fly list. Byrne is left with nowhere to turn—until he's picked up by the very man the government seeks: Thomas Hayes.Byrne recognizes Hayes from the early days of his military service. In the years since, Hayes has become a special ops squad leader as formidable as he is infamous. He claims he and his teammates have been wrongly accused of terrorist acts, and the series of heists they're planning will yield enough evidence to clear their name. But Byrne sees another possibility: these daring heists could lead to a catastrophic attack on American soil.Byrne isn't sure who to believe—Hayes, his former brother in arms, or Colonel Riggs, the leader of the task force charged with bringing Hayes down. Byrne must decide where his allegiances lie—or he and the entire country will face the consequences
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Romantic suspense, Suspense and thrillers, Contemporary romance, Spy stories, Romance
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Tracking down stolen artifacts from Boston to Ireland to the coast of Maine, FBI art expert Emma Sharpe and her…
fiancé, deep-cover agent Colin Donovan, must outwit a smart, ruthless killer. Includes the novella Rock Point. Some violence, some strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2014
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Suspense and thrillers, War stories
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The United States has stared down many threats with President Jack Ryan at the helm, but what if he&’s not…
there when we need him? That&’s the question facing a nation in the most shocking entry in Tom Clancy's #1 New York Times bestselling series. A shadowy billionaire uses his fortune to further his corrupt ambitions. Along the way, he&’s toppled democratically elected governments and exacerbated divisions within stable nations. The competitors he&’s destroyed, the people he&’s hurt, they&’re all just marks on a ledger. Now, he&’s ready to implement his most ambitious plan of all. There&’s only one force standing in his way—President Jack Ryan. How do you compel a man like Jack Ryan to bend? He&’s personally faced down everything from the Russian navy to cartel killers. It will take more than political headwinds or media disfavor to cause him to turn from his duty to the American people, but every man has an Achilles heel. Jack Ryan&’s is his family. The answer is as simple as it is shocking. The billionaire has assembled an international team of the most ruthless mercenaries alive. Their mission—kidnap the First Lady
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Historical fiction, War stories
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May 1917: The elegant streets of Boston are thousands of miles away from the carnage of the Western Front. Yet…
even here, amid the clatter of horse-drawn carriages and automobiles, it is impossible to ignore the war raging across Europe. Emma Lewis Swan's husband, Tom, has gone to France, eager to do his duty as a surgeon. Emma, a sculptress, has stayed behind, pursuing her art despite being dismissed by male critics. On the bustling sidewalk she spies a returned soldier. His brutally scarred face inspires first pity, and then something more-a determination to use her skill to make masks for disfigured soldiers. Leaving Boston for France also means leaving behind Linton Bower, a fiery, gifted artist determined to win her. Emma's union with Tom has been steady yet passionless, marred by guilt over a choice she made long ago. In Paris, she crafts intricate, lifelike masks to restore these wounded men to the world. But in the course of her new career she will encounter one man who compels her to confront the secret she's never revealed, not even to Tom. Only by casting off the façade she has worn for so long can she pursue a path through heartbreak and turmoil toward her own unexpected future
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Contemporary romance, Historical romance, War stories
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With the mystery of Maureen Johnson and Brittany Cavallaro and the historical intrigue of Romanov, this genre-bending YA will pull…
readers into one girl's journey of discovering the impossible tale of a long-lost aunt—and through her, the importance of being true to yourself. It's not every day you discover you might be related to Anastasia...or that the tragic princess actually survived her assassination attempt and has been living as the woman you know as Aunt Anna. For Jess Morgan, who is growing tired of living her life to please everyone else, discovering her late aunt's diaries shows her she's not the only one struggling to hide who she really is. But was her aunt truly a Romanov princess? Or is this some elaborate hoax? With the help of a supremely dorky but undeniably cute local college student named Evan, Jess digs into the century-old mystery. But soon Jess realizes there's another, bigger truth waiting to be revealed: Jess Morgan. Because if she's learned anything from Aunt Anna, it's that only you can write your own story. Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook
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Spy stories, Women sleuths
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Can a stolen violin lead secret agent and spy Maggie Hope to a serial killer terrorizing London? Find out as…
the acclaimed World War II mystery series from New York Times bestselling author Susan Elia MacNeal continues. &“A wartime mystery to sink your teeth into.&”—Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Huntress Maggie Hope started out as Winston Churchill&’s secretary, but now she&’s a secret agent—and the only one who can figure out how the missing violin ties into a series of horrifying murders. London, December 1943. As the Russian army repels German forces from Stalingrad, Maggie Hope takes a much-needed break from spying to defuse bombs in London. But Maggie herself is an explosion waiting to happen. Traumatized by her past, she finds herself living dangerously—taking huge risks, smoking, drinking, and speeding through the city streets on a motorbike. The last thing she wants is to get entangled in another crime. But when she&’s called upon to look into the theft of a Stradivarius, one of the finest violins ever made, Maggie can&’t resist. Meanwhile, there&’s a serial killer on the loose in London, targeting conscientious objectors. Little does Maggie know that investigating this dangerous predator will pit her against a new evil—and old enemies. Only Maggie can uncover the connection between the robbery, the murders, and a link to her own past
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Spy stories
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Scholar Sam Gaddis needs money quickly, so he accepts his friend Charlotte's offer to collaborate on a book about the…
rumored sixth member of England's notorious Cambridge spy ring. When Charlotte suddenly dies, Sam continues where she left off. Some violence, some strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 2011
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War stories, Adventure stories, Historical fiction
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Are you ready for some of the most exciting, death-defying escape stories ever told? The sixth installment in the Great…
Escapes series is here—perfect for fans of the I Survived series! June, 1942—Libya. Free French Officer Susan Travers was one of the few women on the frontlines in Africa during World War Two. After the Germans surrounded the military camp of Bir Hakeim, a shocking order was issued. The French troops were going to break out in the middle of the night—crossing through dangerous minefields and enemy territory—to reach their British allies. And Officer Travers would be leading the charge. With the lives of thousands of military men at risk, stakes were high. But Officer Travers didn't face rejection and break gender barriers to back down now. Her country needed her to fight. And win. For reluctant readers to total bookworms, this gripping historical fiction story will leave you eager to read the whole series!
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Historical fiction, War stories, General fiction, Serious and literary fiction
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1980. Sixty-year-old Marshall Stone, a widower and retired pilot, journeys to France to retrace the trail he took after his…
B-17 bomber crashed in 1944. Marshall searches for the woman--who was only a schoolgirl then--who led him to safety, and comes to terms with his past. Some strong language. 2011
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Fantasy, Adventure stories, Spy stories, Science fiction
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Myfanwy Thomas awakes in a park with amnesia and surrounded by dead men wearing latex gloves. She must discover who…
she is and why she is in danger, all while working for a secret government agency that battles supernatural threats. Strong language and some violence. 2012
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General fiction, Spy stories, Historical fiction, War stories
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Morocco, 1936. Sira Quiroga, a young seamstress from Madrid, leaves home with her lover but is abandoned in North Africa.…
She creates a successful couture workshop and is recruited to work for the British cause against Germany. Translated from Spanish. Some violence and some strong language. 2011
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Spy stories, Adventure stories, Movie and television tie-ins
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Amnesiac spy Jason Bourne tries to ally with his friend Boris Karpov, the head of Russia's spy service, to battle…
a common enemy--the Severus Domna terrorist organization, which seeks control of rare earths needed by American industry. But Karpov's superior orders Karpov to assassinate Bourne. Violence and strong language. 2011
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Bestsellers (Fiction), Suspense and thrillers, War stories
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When a colonel and his family are murdered in their remote West Virginia home, the army sends investigator John Puller…
to the crime scene. Puller arrives to find yet another body, and joins forces with the local detective investigating the case, sergeant Samantha Cole. Violence and strong language. Bestseller. 2011
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Historical fiction, Bestsellers (Fiction), Spy stories, Suspense and thrillers, General fiction
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1897. Captain Simone Simonini and Abbé Dalla Picola leave notes for each other in a diary. Steeped in the many…
conspiracies of the age--involving Freemasons, Jesuits, Jews, and others--Simonini is spurred on to reflect on his career as secret agent and forger. Translated from Italian. Bestseller. 2010
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War stories, General fiction, Suspense and thrillers
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In Abbottabad, Pakistan, army ranger-turned-CIA agent Charlie Becker poses as a beggar to obtain information on the whereabouts of Osama…
bin Laden. But he fears exposure after spotting a former prisoner he interrogated in Guantánamo. Meanwhile, SEAL Team Six prepares to take down bin Laden. Violence and strong language. 2011
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Historical romance, War stories
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London, 1765. Beatrice Corning is hostessing a tea for her uncle when a wild-looking man staggers in. Reynaud St. Aubyn,…
thought to have been killed in battle, is the rightful heir to her uncle's title. Now a traitor's target, Reynaud fascinates Beatrice. Explicit descriptions of sex and some violence. 2009
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Historical fiction, War stories
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Historical novel picks up after the events in To Try Men's Souls (DB 70742), with George Washington and his army…
encamped at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, during the winter of 1777-78. Baron von Steuben trains the troops while congressional rivals try to replace Washington. Some violence and some strong language. 2010
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Historical fiction, War stories, Adventure stories, Family stories, Multi-cultural fiction, General fiction
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Poland, early 1940s. Ten-year-old Felix and six-year-old Zelda escape from a train headed to a Nazi death camp and struggle…
to survive. Alone at first, the children soon meet Genia, a farmer with her own reasons for hating Germans. Sequel to Once (DB 71539). Some violence. For grades 6-9. 2008