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Two female spies risk everything to hunt down an infamous Nazi in this sweeping, profound tale of bravery from the bestselling author of Lilac Girls. “A riveting story of two brave and amazing women who work in the French resistance during World War II . . . a triumph!”—Lisa Scottoline, New York Times bestselling author of Eternal American Josie Anderson and Parisian Arlette LaRue are thrilled to be working in the French resistance, stealing so many Nazi secrets that they become known as the Golden Doves, renowned across France and hunted by the Gestapo. Their courage will cost them everything. When they are finally arrested and taken to the Ravensbrück concentration camp, along with their loved ones, a reclusive Nazi doctor does unspeakable things to Josie’s mother, a celebrated Jewish singer who joined her daughter in Paris when the world seemed bright. And Arlette’s son is stolen from her, never to be seen again. A decade later the Doves fall headlong into a dangerous dual mission: Josie is working for U.S. Army Intelligence and accepts an assignment to hunt down the infamous doctor, while a mysterious man tells Arlette he may have found her son. The Golden Doves embark on a quest across Europe and ultimately to French Guiana, discovering a web of terrible secrets, and must put themselves in grave danger to finally secure justice and protect the ones they love. Martha Hall Kelly has garnered acclaim for her stunning combination of empathy and research into the stories of women throughout history and for exploring the terrors of Ravensbrück. With The Golden Doves, she has crafted an unforgettable story about the fates of Nazi fugitives in the wake of World War II—and the unsung female spies who risked it all to bring them to justice.

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A compelling story that spans the horrors of World War II to the Cold War of the early 1950s . . . Readers will breathlessly follow Josie, who seeks justice against former Nazis, and Arlette, who is desperate to reunite with the son she thought lost forever. Martha Hall Kelly deftly illuminates little-known complexities of the post-war while painting a vivid portrait of the deep scars and trauma that Holocaust survivors carried. Readers will be equally captivated and educated by this original and thought-provoking book. -Pam Jenoff, New York Times bestselling author of Code Name Sapphire A fast-paced thriller that follows two Ravensbruck survivors whose attempts to rebuild their lives are interrupted by the abrupt reappearance of ghosts from their past, forcing them to ask themselves whether justice or survival are more important as they hurtle toward an inevitable date with destiny. Fans of Kelly's Lilac Girls will love the threads that connect with that novel as grieving mother Arlette and Army intelligence officer Josie-who worked together in Paris during World War II to undermine the Germans and were arrested for it-come together once more to solve two mysteries nearly a decade in the making, and in the process, discover a way forward to a new life. A pulse-pounding tale of vengeance, grief, mystery, and family, The Golden Doves will keep you on the edge of your seat. -Kristin Harmel, New York Times bestselling author of The Forest of Vanishing Stars Martha Hall Kelly returns to the era of World War II and delivers with the passion for assiduous research and complex storytelling that millions of fans have come to expect and love from her. Josie Anderson and Arlette LaRue are a fierce duo that readers will relish getting to know. The Golden Doves is breathtaking-both in the beauty of its language and the twists of its high-stakes plot. -Allison Pataki, New York Times bestselling author of The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post Meticulously researched, breathtakingly told. Add this page-turner to the canon of female freedom fighters to whom we owe so much and who would go unrecognized were it not for authors like Kelly. -Alka Joshi, New York Times bestselling author of The Henna Artist From the riveting beginning to the breathtaking end, The Golden Doves is a thrilling and wild journey you won't soon forget. Martha Hall Kelly again captivates us with her signature vivid prose and compelling characters. As Josie and Arlette, known as The Golden Doves during WWII, are reunited with each other to capture an ex-Nazi doctor, a story unfolds that tests the limits of friendship, family, love and loyalty. Meticulously researched, hauntingly told and inspired by real events that span generations and continents, The Golden Doves is a page-turner with a passionate beating heart. -Patti Callahan Henry, The New York Times bestselling author of The Secret Book of Flora Lea I loved Martha Hall Kelly's The Golden Doves, which is the perfect follow-up to her beloved blockbuster Lilac Girls. It's the riveting story of two brave and amazing women, Josie Anderson and Arlette LaRue, best friends who work in the French Resistance during World War II. They reunite after the war to bring a Nazi doctor to justice and to find a lost son, in a propulsive narrative that keeps the pages turning, explores the bond of female friendship, and shifts seamlessly back-and-forth in time to create a profound meditation on the nature of war and its aftermath. The Golden Doves is a triumph! -Lisa Scottoline, The New York Times bestselling author of Eternal At the heart of Martha Hall Kelly's sensational new page turner, The Golden Doves, are two unforgettable women, bound first by despair, then friendship, and finally courage. Josie Anderson and Arlette LaRue are unlikely candidates to join the underground Resistance as spies during the most dangerous months of World War II, but when they do, look out! The fascinating choreography of their top secret missions, the depths of their personal sacrifice, their love of freedom and their commitment to defeat the Third Reich makes this a must-read for all readers who love history. -Adriana Trigiani, New York Times bestselling author of The Good Left Undone

A compelling story that spans the horrors of World War II to the Cold War of the early 1950s . . . Readers will breathlessly follow Josie, who seeks justice against former Nazis, and Arlette, who is desperate to reunite with the son she thought lost forever. Kelly deftly illuminates little-known complexities of the post-war while painting a vivid portrait of the deep scars and trauma that Holocaust survivors carried. Readers will be equally captivated and educated by this original and thought-provoking book. -Pam Jenoff, The New York Times bestselling author of Code Name Sapphire Meticulously researched, breathtakingly told. Add this page-turner to the canon of female freedom fighters to whom we owe so much and who would go unrecognized were it not for authors like Kelly. -Alka Joshi, The New York Times bestselling author of The henna Artist

Martha Hall Kelly deftly illuminates little-known complexities of the post-war while painting a vivid portrait of the deep scars and trauma that Holocaust survivors carried. Readers will be equally captivated and educated by this original and thought-provoking book. -Pam Jenoff, New York Times bestselling author of Code Name Sapphire A pulse-pounding tale of vengeance, grief, mystery, and family, The Golden Doves will keep you on the edge of your seat. -Kristin Harmel, New York Times bestselling author of The Forest of Vanishing Stars The Golden Doves is breathtaking-both in the beauty of its language and the twists of its high-stakes plot. -Allison Pataki, New York Times bestselling author of The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post Meticulously researched, breathtakingly told. Add this page-turner to the canon of female freedom fighters to whom we owe so much and who would go unrecognized were it not for authors like Kelly. -Alka Joshi, New York Times bestselling author of The Henna Artist Meticulously researched, hauntingly told and inspired by real events that span generations and continents. -Patti Callahan Henry, The New York Times bestselling author of The Secret Book of Flora Lea [A] riveting story of two brave and amazing women who work in the French Resistance during World War II . . . a triumph! -Lisa Scottoline, The New York Times bestselling author of Eternal While reading The Golden Doves, I gasped aloud more times than I can count . . . and you will, too! -Sarah McCoy, New York Times bestselling author of Mustique Island and The Baker's Daughter Sensational . . . a must-read for all readers who love history. -Adriana Trigiani, New York Times bestselling author of The Good Left Undone This timely, passionately researched and intricately woven story of friendship, motherhood and resistance will haunt you long after you've turned the final page. -Stephanie Dray, New York Times bestselling author of The Women of Chateau Lafayette Two former female spies, one horrifying shared past, and a golden opportunity for justice add up to literary perfection in Martha Hall Kelly's latest historical stunner. -Kristy Woodson Harvey, New York Times bestselling author of The Wedding Veil

A compelling story that spans the horrors of World War II to the Cold War of the early 1950s . . . Martha Hall Kelly deftly illuminates little-known complexities of the post-war while painting a vivid portrait of the deep scars and trauma that Holocaust survivors carried. Readers will be equally captivated and educated by this original and thought-provoking book. -Pam Jenoff, New York Times bestselling author of Code Name Sapphire A pulse-pounding tale of vengeance, grief, mystery, and family, The Golden Doves will keep you on the edge of your seat. -Kristin Harmel, New York Times bestselling author of The Forest of Vanishing Stars Martha Hall Kelly returns to the era of World War II and delivers with the passion for assiduous research and complex storytelling that millions of fans have come to expect and love from her. The Golden Doves is breathtaking-both in the beauty of its language and the twists of its high-stakes plot. -Allison Pataki, New York Times bestselling author of The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post Meticulously researched, breathtakingly told. Add this page-turner to the canon of female freedom fighters to whom we owe so much and who would go unrecognized were it not for authors like Kelly. -Alka Joshi, New York Times bestselling author of The Henna Artist From the riveting beginning to the breathtaking end, The Golden Doves is a thrilling and wild journey you won't soon forget. Meticulously researched, hauntingly told and inspired by real events that span generations and continents, The Golden Doves is a page-turner with a passionate beating heart. -Patti Callahan Henry, The New York Times bestselling author of The Secret Book of Flora Lea I loved Martha Hall Kelly's The Golden Doves . . . it's the riveting story of two brave and amazing women, Josie Anderson and Arlette LaRue, best friends who work in the French Resistance during World War II. The Golden Doves is a triumph! -Lisa Scottoline, The New York Times bestselling author of Eternal While reading The Golden Doves, I gasped aloud more times than I can count . . . and you will, too! With ingenious precision, Martha Hall Kelly sets her sights on two symbiotic characters, American Josie and Parisian Arlette . . . the duo reunites after the war to embark on the most significant assignment of their lives-a mission for justice and healing. -Sarah McCoy, New York Times bestselling author of Mustique Island and The Baker's Daughter At the heart of Martha Hall Kelly's sensational new page turner, The Golden Doves, are two unforgettable women . . . The fascinating choreography of their top secret missions, the depths of their personal sacrifice, their love of freedom and their commitment to defeat the Third Reich makes this a must-read for all readers who love history. -Adriana Trigiani, New York Times bestselling author of The Good Left Undone

A compelling story that spans the horrors of World War II to the Cold War of the early 1950s . . . Readers will breathlessly follow Josie, who seeks justice against former Nazis, and Arlette, who is desperate to reunite with the son she thought lost forever. Martha Hall Kelly deftly illuminates little-known complexities of the post-war while painting a vivid portrait of the deep scars and trauma that Holocaust survivors carried. Readers will be equally captivated and educated by this original and thought-provoking book. -Pam Jenoff, New York Times bestselling author of Code Name Sapphire Meticulously researched, breathtakingly told. Add this page-turner to the canon of female freedom fighters to whom we owe so much and who would go unrecognized were it not for authors like Kelly. -Alka Joshi, New York Times bestselling author of The Henna Artist

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Martha Hall Kelly is the New York Times bestselling author of Lilac Girls, Lost Roses, and Sunflower Sisters. With more than two million copies of her books sold and her books translated in fifty countries, she lives in Connecticut and New York City.

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