Book Discussion
The Huntress
We have chosen a new book: The Huntress by Kate Quinn. We will meet for the next Book Discussion on March 5th at 7pm. The Huntress by Kate Quinn is a historical fiction novel about a Russian female bomber pilot, Nina Markova, and a British journalist, Ian Graham, who team up after WWII to hunt a notorious Nazi war criminal known as "the Huntress". The story follows multiple timelines, weaving together Nina's experiences as a "Night Witch" pilot, Ian's post-war efforts as a Nazi hunter, and a young woman in 1960s Boston who becomes entangled with the villain. It's a fast-paced thriller that combines historical facts, like the real-life Night Witches, with a suspenseful plot. Key aspects of the book: Plot: A post-WWII hunt for a dangerous Nazi murderer, featuring a Russian pilot, a British journalist, and a young American woman. Characters: Features bold characters like Nina Markova (a "Night Witch" pilot) and Ian Graham (a Nazi hunter), and the elusive villain, "the Huntress". Historical basis: Incorporates true elements, such as the Soviet Union's all-female bomber regiments known as the "Night Witches".