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The book spy / Alan Hlad.
American librarian Maria Alves, a microfilm specialist trained in espionage, is dispatched to Lisbon to gather vital information from Axis publications, and works in tandem with Tiago Soares, a bookstore owner secretly providing forged passports and visas to Jewish refugees.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781496738547 (trade paperback)
- Physical Description: 376 pages ; 21 cm
- Publisher: New York, NY : John Scognamiglio Books/Kensington Publishing Corp., [2023]
- Copyright: ©2023
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes reading group guide. |
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| Genre: | Historical fiction. Spy fiction. War fiction. Novels. |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookstown Branch | FIC Hlad | 31681010307379 | FICTIONPBK | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
American librarian Maria Alves, a microfilm specialist trained in espionage, is dispatched to Lisbon to gather vital information from Axis publications, and works in tandem with Tiago Soares, a bookstore owner secretly providing forged passports and visas to Jewish refugees. - Baker & Taylor
In 1942, Maria Alves, a librarian spy, is dispatched to Lisbon where she is asked to pose as a double agent, which draws her into the very heart of the Fuhrerâs inner circle where she must decide how much she is willing to risk to help steer the course of World War II. Original. - Random House, Inc.
Perfect for fans of Kate Quinn, Marie Benedict, and Pam Jenoff and inspired by true stories of the heroic librarian spies of WWII, the new book from the internationally bestselling author of Churchillâs Secret Messenger transports readers from the New York Public Library to Portugalâs city of espionage in a thrilling, riveting tale.
An American librarian. A Portuguese bookseller. A mission to change the tide of the war.
1942: With the warâs outcome hanging in the balance, President Roosevelt sends an unlikely new taskforce on a unique mission. They are librarians and microfilm specialists trained in espionage, working with a special branch of the Office of Strategic Services and deployed to neutral cities throughout Europe. By acquiring and scouring Axis newspapers, books, technical manuals, and periodicals, the librarians can gather information about troop location, weaponry, and military plans.
Maria Alves, a microfilm expert working at the New York Public Library, is dispatched to Lisbon, where she meticulously photographs publications and sends the film to London to be analyzed. Working in tandem with Tiago Soares, a Portuguese bookstore owner on a precarious mission of his ownâproviding Jewish refugees with forged passports and visasâMaria acquires vital information, including a directory of arms factories in Germany.
But as she and Tiago grow closer, any future together is jeopardized when Mariaâs superiors ask her to pose as a double agent, feeding misinformation to Lars Steiger, a wealthy Swiss banker and Nazi sympathizer who launders Hitlerâs gold. Gaining Larsâ trust will bring Maria into the very heart of the Fuhrerâs inner circle. And it will provide her with a chance to help steer the course of war, if she is willing to take risks as great as the possible rewards . . .
âA must-read, especially for fans of Kate Quinnâs The Rose Code.ââ firstCLUE, Starred Review
