The look of death

• Best celery of New York Times
• Based on true events

Kate Quinn returns with an unforgettable novel set during World War II, based on a true story, starring a quiet bookworm who becomes the deadliest sniper in history.

Kiev, 1937. History student Mila Pavlichenko has organized her life around her library work and her young son – but Hitler’s invasion of Russia takes her down a different path. Mila transforms from studious girl to deadly sniper – a deadly Nazi hunter known as Lady Death. Having killed three hundred and nine soldiers and become a legend in Russia, she travels to the United States on an official Soviet mission.

As she struggles to recover from the trauma and loss of war, Mila finds herself alone in the glamorous world of Washington. An unexpected friendship with First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and an even more unexpected relationship with a taciturn fellow sniper offer her hope for happiness.

But when an enemy from the past allies with a deadly new adversary lurking in the shadows, Lady Death finds herself fighting the deadliest duel of her life.

A gripping novel about the heroism of a mother who became a soldier, a woman who found her place in the world and changed the course of history forever.

They wrote about the book:

“[…] Quinn weaves humanity and deep emotion into her narrative, offering the reader a target with which they can connect: the human experience, which is full of grief, loss, love, insight, and anguish.” – SARAH PENNER , author of The Secret Pharmacy (Kleidarithmos Publications), New York Times bestseller

“A thrilling tale of daring and intrigue, with a gripping plot and, above all, meticulously interwoven details that prove that history provides us with the best raw material for fiction.” – ALISON PATAKI , New York Times bestselling author of The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post

“Scholastic research, superb plotting, and a compelling blend of action and emotion.” – KRISTIN HARNEL , New York Times bestselling author of The Forest of Vanishing Stars

“A stunning story about a legendary and captivating woman.” – NATASHA LESTER , New York Times bestselling author of The Riviera House

“You will be captivated by this incredible story of love and loyal friendship that transcends ideology.” – STEPHANIE DRAY , New York Times bestselling author of The Women of Chateau Lafayette