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The Diamond Eye

by Kate Quinn

First published 2022

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Lyudmila Pavlichenko is a history student and single mother when the German invasion of the Soviet Union draws her into the Red Army. Her marksmanship makes her an effective sniper during the defence of Odesa and the siege of Sevastopol.

After injury removes her from combat, Soviet authorities send her on a publicity mission to the United States. Her friendship with Eleanor Roosevelt develops amid press scrutiny, political performance and a fictional threat designed to turn the celebrated soldier into a target.

Historical Periods

Siege of Odesa1941 CE Siege of Sevastopol1941–1942 CE Soviet Women in Combat1941–1945 CE

Genres

Biographical Fiction War Fiction

Historical people

Lyudmila Pavlichenko1916–1974 Eleanor Roosevelt1884–1962 Franklin D. Roosevelt1882–1945

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