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The Librarian Spy: A Novel of World War II (Original): A Novel of World War II

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The Librarian Spy: A Novel of World War II (Original): A Novel of World War IIA NATIONAL BESTSELLER for fans of All the Light We Cannot See and The Tattooist of Auschwitz! "Readers will be on the edge of their seats. A brilliant tale of resistance, courage and ultimately hope." Kelly Rimmer, New York Times bestselling author of The Warsaw Orphan From the New York Times bestselling author of The Last Bookshop in London comes a moving new novel inspired by the true history of America's library spies of World War II. Ava thought

A NATIONAL BESTSELLER--for fans of All the Light We Cannot See and The Tattooist of Auschwitz!

"Readers will be on the edge of their seats.... A brilliant tale of resistance, courage and ultimately hope."
-Kelly Rimmer, New York Times bestselling author of The Warsaw Orphan

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Last Bookshop in London comes a moving new novel inspired by the true history of America's library spies of World War II.

Ava thought her job as a librarian at the Library of Congress would mean a quiet, routine existence. But an unexpected offer from the US military has brought her to Lisbon with a new mission: posing as a librarian while working undercover as a spy gathering intelligence.

Meanwhile, in occupied France, Elaine has begun an apprenticeship at a printing press run by members of the Resistance. It's a job usually reserved for men, but in the war, those rules have been forgotten. Yet she knows that the Nazis are searching for the press and its printer in order to silence them.

As the battle in Europe rages, Ava and Elaine find themselves connecting through coded messages and discovering hope in the face of war.

"Uplifting, inspiring and suspenseful, this is one to savor!" -Natasha Lester, New York Times bestselling author of The Riviera House

"Madeline Martin is a fantastic author. The Librarian Spy is a stunning tour de force of historical fiction." -Karen Robards, author of The Black Swan of Paris

Don't miss Madeline Martin's next heartwarming historical novel, The Booklover's Library!

Also by Madeline Martin:

  • The Last Bookshop in London
  • The Keeper of Hidden Books

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This world is fun. This world is interesting. This world would be fascinating to visit. And that also holds true with the characters. Fischer is interesting even as a semi-broken former elite businessman who threw it all away just before getting hit by a truck and thrown into the world. The humble and not-so-humble villagers he meets are perfect foils for him. They never felt like they were nothing but tropes. Yes, Roger's wife is sick and he's grumpy and unwelcoming, but there were depths to it. We learn over time who he is as a husband, father and farmer. All of the other human characters have some backstory even if we don't see it on the pages. Its still clearly reflected in their decisions and actions. And the animal friends of Fischer that slowly gain power and intelligence due to his actions are wonderful. This is a story that was carefully and lovingly crafted and is definitely one of my favorites for the year to date.
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Wow, what a fun book! I fell in love with the protagonist on the first page only to have to deal with one of the best plot twists of the genre. Well done. Fischer is a genuinely nice guy. He cares about others, treats them with respect and does not expect that they conform to his world. I love the dopey way he makes his way through life, seemingly unaware of what is going on around him, but trusting his friends to, well, be his friends. We end with a few loose ends, but that happens in a serialization, right? Lots of anime and pop-culture references for the reader to enjoy, along with some deep philosophical moments. Fischer is a deep well. Enjoy the book! Looking forward to book two! Cheers!
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It is fantasy but unlike most fantasies. The mystery is what exactly makes this book so addictive.
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I really enjoyed this book. It is fantasy but unlike most fantasies. So far no armies or mages but a fair amount of what looks like supeernational but accompanied by a voice that announces improvements in a computer like mode. The main character is an Aussie. It's funny, clever and touching. It is not deep but it works. In trying to avoid his previous life in another world, he keeps things light and tries to help thew locals who live in a culture and a political system he doesn't understand. His entire goal is to fish as much as possible in a place where everything related to the ocean is hearsay. I just keep reading. The mystery is what exactly makes this book so addictive. I've read the second and the third is waiting for me. I read on.
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Fischer was an international billionaire who walked away from it all and met truck-kun. Now he’s in a tropical paradise with a unpowered System, and living his best life as a fisherman. He befriends many people and begins awakening people and animals as cultivators without trying to. Some see him as a hurdle to be removed, but his new friends deal with it without bothering him. In the end Fischer has the friends he’s always wanted and a love interest. This is a good swift, king, slice of life story. There’s loads of humor, great pacing, wonderful narrator, and an interesting world. It reminds me of “Beware of Chicken” in its wholesomeness and enjoyability. I’ve already gone to the next in the series! Please enjoy
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