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The Alice Network: A Novel

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Kate Quinn

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Ratings
Book
1079
Narrator
258
Release Date
June 6, 2017
Duration
15 hours 7 minutes
Summary
In an enthralling new historical novel from national bestselling author Kate Quinn, two women—a female spy recruited to the real-life Alice Network in France during World War I and an unconventional American socialite searching for her cousin in 1947—are brought together in a mesmerizing story of courage and redemption.

1947. In the chaotic aftermath of World War II, American college girl Charlie St. Clair is pregnant, unmarried, and on the verge of being thrown out of her very proper family. She's also nursing a desperate hope that her beloved cousin Rose, who disappeared in Nazi-occupied France during the war, might still be alive. So when Charlie's parents banish her to Europe to have her ''little problem'' taken care of, Charlie breaks free and heads to London, determined to find out what happened to the cousin she loves like a sister.

1915. A year into the Great War, Eve Gardiner burns to join the fight against the Germans and unexpectedly gets her chance when she's recruited to work as a spy. Sent into enemy-occupied France, she's trained by the mesmerizing Lili, the ''Queen of Spies'', who manages a vast network of secret agents right under the enemy's nose.

Thirty years later, haunted by the betrayal that ultimately tore apart the Alice Network, Eve spends her days drunk and secluded in her crumbling London house. Until a young American barges in uttering a name Eve hasn't heard in decades, and launches them both on a mission to find the truth...no matter where it leads.
Reviews
Profile Avatar Heather L Aug 2017

This book was amazing! By far we're on the best books I've read or listen to in a very long time!!!!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jul 2018

Worth the read.

Profile Avatar Marianne S. Apr 2019

Great reading sometimes could not wait to continue. Intelligent and stlll full of suspense - great narrator who lets the characters grow before your ears. Loved it.

Profile Avatar Graeme I. Apr 2019

I thought the storyline was good but I found the narration grated on me sometimes, the voices (accents) didn't always sound natural . Maybe would have benefitted from having male and female narrators.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Sep 2019

Both the story and narration were wonderful, a riveting tale with a completely unexpected ending. Definitely worth the listen!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Aug 2019

Crude and Vulgar. The characters had the morals of a dog.

Profile Avatar Kyra M. Aug 2018

Loved how the characters intertwined throughout the two different decades

Profile Avatar Jo Ann R. Apr 2025

Sometimes when I listen to a book, it is so good, that I wish I read it. That easily could've been the case with The Alice Network, but the narrator did such an outstanding job of bringing the characters to life, that I would've missed out on something if I read it. This should be added to your must-listen list!

Profile Avatar Tirana S. Apr 2025

Pretty good book. Spoilers: continually referring to the baby as "the little problem" created disconnect. She didn't behave at all like it was a problem and the narrator said it like it was a term of endearment... but affectionately referring to an unborn baby a problem was wierd. Also, trying to make the math thing work as a distraction,

Profile Avatar BetsyL Mar 2025

Excellent book! The narrator does an incredible job of changing characters. Great plot twists too!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Dec 2024

I really enjoyed this book - the storyline, characters and the reader !

Profile Avatar Kelly Nov 2024

I found this Novel very haunting, It was a wonderful novel to listen to, I wanted the ending to be exactly the way it was. Thank You

Profile Avatar Ramya R. Nov 2024

It’s very gripping

Profile Avatar Anonymous Nov 2024

Great read, good characters

Profile Avatar TheGretch Nov 2024

Wonderful story and narration. Much enjoyed!

Profile Avatar Michelle R. Oct 2024

A fabulous book and especially loved the narrator and her expression was fabulous

Profile Avatar Leigh E. Sep 2024

Kind of cliche as far as world war 2 spy novels go, also got a little long and overly wordy at points. Good storyline though.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Aug 2024

The author did a great job of describing the characters and setting. I didn’t want to stop listening!

Profile Avatar Norah A. Apr 2024

Absolutely fantastic book!

Profile Avatar Anna H. Feb 2024

Excellent listen - very well narrated - just had to continue to the end!

Profile Avatar Robert B. Dec 2023

I enjoyed this book a great deal. The writing is a kind of first person experience from different people over different time periods. The narration is well executed!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Oct 2023

Enthralling story, beautifully narrated. Story articulates the complex beauty and tragedy in life especially during the World Wars. It highlights courage, cleverness, loyalty and compassion. It inspires resilience and the ability to overcome.

Profile Avatar Susan R Oct 2023

Great historical fiction. The characters are interesting and likable and the story kept me interested.

Profile Avatar Dale H. Oct 2023

what an awesome novel. I enjoyed it so much Great description and the narrator was excellent

Profile Avatar Anonymous Sep 2023

Great narration

Profile Avatar Catherine C. Sep 2023

All a bit of a cliché but still an interesting story. The characters were stereotypical of their kind but the narrator did a good job.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Aug 2023

The narrator did an amazing job! And this might have just become my favorite Kate Quinn book!

Profile Avatar Patrick M. Jul 2023

Every once in a while a book comes along that is so good I don’t want it to end. This is one of those books. An amazing listen. Highly recommend it!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Apr 2023

Loved it!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Apr 2023

Enjoyable story

Great book! Loved listening, became invested in the characters and had my own ideas about the ending, chuckle! The narrator was great. Highly recommend.

Profile Avatar Dana J. Feb 2023

I thought it was excellent

Profile Avatar Bruce P. Feb 2023

Great and unusual story. Very good narrator doing different accents.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Feb 2023

Amazing read, Kate Quinn is one of my favorite writers, I am always waiting for her next release

Profile Avatar Mollie S. Jan 2023

I love Kate Quinn novels! The Alice Network was great from beginning to end.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Oct 2022

I could listen to these books every day.

Profile Avatar Allison C. Aug 2022

Loved how the characters and story line developed. Enjoyed the narrator. In my opinion, she was able to Differentiate the characters with her accents. Highly recommend

Profile Avatar Anonymous May 2022

Slow start. I wanted to give up so many times but after you finally make it through the weird bits you understand more and it gets more interesting. I will say I was pleased that it finally picked up. Good piece to go to in order to combat boredom.

Profile Avatar paisleynoel May 2022

So cool! Such a creative and captivating story

Profile Avatar Jeri K. Feb 2022

I love the storyline and I could wait to see what was going to happen. I normally don’t read books about different eras. I think this is now become one of my favorites.

Profile Avatar Thia H. Oct 2021

Excellent! One of the best.

Profile Avatar Sheena A. Jun 2021

I loved this book and the narration. It was an entertaining escape filled with action, romance and revenge. I look forward to listening to Kate Quinn's other books.

Profile Avatar Cheryle M. Jan 2021

Thoroughly enjoyed this book, couldn’t stop listening. Best book I’ve listened to for a long time.

Profile Avatar Maryanne M. Aug 2020

The Narrator was FANTASTIC! Trying appreciated her commitment to the characters!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jul 2020

Excellent book and an eye opener for learning about the critical, important and often overlooked role women played in the history of World War 1 and World War 2. The characters are well developed and I will never forget their strength, resilience and courage. An added bonus is how talented the narrator was at bringing a voice to these unforgettable characters!

Profile Avatar Mbritner Jul 2020

This is one of the best books I have read in a long time! It contains everything you need in a storyline!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jul 2020

Great listen. Interesting history. Narrator excellent- doers various accents really well.

Profile Avatar Tiffany C. Jul 2020

My mom recommended this multiple times and I was taking a break from war romances (my favorite genre) but I’m sooooo glad she persisted. Why this book isn’t a movie I have no idea. It is so well written you will be swept up into the story from the get go. And, The characters are each so flawed you will love them. The narrator was the perfect choice!

Profile Avatar Rachel C. Jun 2020

This book was very good!!!! Highly recommend . Narrator was awesome

Profile Avatar Chelsea M. Jun 2020

A spectacular historical fiction. I could not put it down. It gets into the nitty gritty of spying as a woman. I also enjoyed the narrator.

Profile Avatar Sandra Hinterman Jun 2020

Great story!

Profile Avatar Delayne B. May 2020

Slower start, but great overall.

Profile Avatar KAMINI C. May 2020

Book was really good but Narrator should not try to sound like a male. Other wise she was doing a great job.

Profile Avatar Jeanne M. Apr 2020

Clever convergence of plot lines. The pairing of old spy and college-age mom-to-be was less so. How valued were these spies any way? Support with facts instead of pathos. Finally, why didn’t the bombing of the train succeed?

Profile Avatar Stephen R. Mar 2020

This was a literal "can't put it down" novel. Really good. It has one of the best literary villians I have come across in a long time too.

Profile Avatar Jess F. Mar 2020

I chose this book in the hopes of being able to make a recommendation for my mother-in-law’s Christian book club after their raving review of another war-time novel. As much as I enjoyed it myself, I didn’t feel it would be an appropriate recommendation due to its graphic crudeness. I could definitely have done without Charlie’s chapters as I found her character profoundly annoying and resented being constantly pulled away from Eve’s thrilling storyline. Overall, however, a fascinating read!

Profile Avatar Tamarah J. Feb 2020

I love this author, so I enjoyed this book immensely. The narrator is exceptionally talented. As she darts through the different accents, it really helps engage in the story.

Profile Avatar Chris K. Feb 2020

Well written The narrator does a good job. Not too slow not too fast.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Feb 2020

Alice Network I really liked this book. I enjoy reading about women's roles in the wars. Just goes to prove that women can do so much there than what is expected of us, still to this day.

Profile Avatar Emily B. Jan 2020

This does an excellent job of keeping a brisk pace while still giving details to create a mental picture of each scene. The intertwining of the two timelines is balanced and they add to the intrigue of the other. I have recommended this book to anyone who will listen!

Profile Avatar Eliz R. Jan 2020

Great read, great narrator, I enjoyed it a lot.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jan 2020

One of the best books I've ever listened to. Great story with fictional characters and real facts.

Profile Avatar Hillary K. Nov 2019

Interesting take on both World Wars and the things you had to do not just live but survive even after it was over

Profile Avatar Molly W. Nov 2019

I loved this book. Couldn't wait to get to the end and I wanted more.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Sep 2019

I enjoyed the story but being British found some of the pronunciations difficult eg. Khaki and enquires. This was only my third audio book so I am still getting used to hearing books in other voices than my own in my head..

Profile Avatar Anonymous Aug 2019

Loved it, worth the listen

Profile Avatar Anonymous Aug 2019

Great story, well narrated

Profile Avatar Alison B. Aug 2019

Really enjoyed this book, it really painted a picture...

Profile Avatar Jarae M. Aug 2019

I enjoyed the story and the narration. I will probably listen to it again.

Profile Avatar Lauren H. Jul 2019

Great book! I was enthralled with the story and narrator was easy to listen to.

Profile Avatar Marilyn V. Jul 2019

Loved the story line & the characters. Narrative very good.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jul 2019

The book was good and I enjoyed reading about the history of the wars and scenery of France. I did not like the character of the American girl and I did not like reading about all their drinking and sex.

Profile Avatar Maggie M. Jun 2019

I enjoyed the story and the narration. I loved the French accents and picturesque images you formed as you rode through France with the narrator. The story of the spies was fascinating but the other story was boring and a little annoying. I kept waiting to get back to the spies. Worth the read but could’ve cut the girl from the states out and finished the story.

Profile Avatar Julia C. Jun 2019

Intriguing book from beginning to end. The author doesn’t give everything away all at once and the book is very well written. Narrator is excellent, almost like a radio drama

Profile Avatar Kerin M. Feb 2019

Excellent history mixed with fiction.

Profile Avatar Jim H. Feb 2019

I really enjoyed this book. I thought the narration was good and really brought the characters to life. It is going to be one of my favorites.

Profile Avatar Brian H. Jan 2019

Fantastic story

Profile Avatar Ben M. Dec 2018

No thank you.

Profile Avatar Rachel O. Dec 2018

Worth a credit nice and light read. The characters were engaging and realistic. The narrator was quite good and I normally don’t enjoy a female voice so much but found she took me into the story

Profile Avatar Catherine S. Dec 2018

Extremely well done

Profile Avatar Sara D. Nov 2018

One of my favorite books so far, loved every minute of it.

Profile Avatar Corinne D. Oct 2018

Such a great read/listen. I loved the fictional characters weaving into fact.

Profile Avatar Stacey S. Oct 2018

Gripping and suspenseful

Profile Avatar Kathleen P. Aug 2018

I really enjoyed this book. Narration is top rate. I listen to a lot of historical fiction. This was super fun.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Aug 2018

Simply enthralling and unputdownable! Can't fault it.

Profile Avatar Renee T. Jul 2018

This book has it all; historical fiction, spy work, coming of age and love. It was captivating from the very beginning all the way through. The narration was on point.

Profile Avatar Jackson A. Jul 2018

Interesting read and narration was good

Profile Avatar Rebecca G. Jun 2018

This book was really good! Best book I have read or listened too!

Profile Avatar Ramya K. Jun 2018

An enjoyable listen.

Profile Avatar Shelly K. May 2018

Love this book

The Alice Network: A Novel

The Alice Network: A Novel

Author: Kate Quinn
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