The long-awaited sequel to the international bestseller Lilac Girls. Two former female spies risk everything to hunt down an infamous Nazi doctor.
Inspired by true events, The Golden Doves is an unforgettable story about the fates of the Nazi doctors in the wake of WWII, and the unsung females spies who risked it all to fight for justice.
As part of the French Resistance in Paris, Arlette LaRue and American Josie Anderson steal so many Nazi secrets they become known as the 'Golden Doves', renowned across France and hunted by the Gestapo.
Their courage costs them everything. When finally arrested, they and their loved ones are taken to the Ravensbr ck concentration camp. There a reclusive Nazi doctor does appalling things to Josie's mother, while Arlette's baby son is stolen from her, never to be seen again.
Almost a decade later the two former spies fall headlong into a dangerous dual mission- Josie is working for US Army intelligence and accepts an assignment to hunt down the infamous doctor. Meanwhile a mysterious man tells Arlette he may have found her son . . .
The Doves embark on a quest across Europe and ultimately to South America, discovering a web of terrible secrets, and must put themselves in grave danger to finally secure justice and protect the ones they love.
About the Author
Martha Hall Kelly is the New York Times bestselling author of Lilac Girls, Lost Roses and Sunflower Sisters. She lives in Connecticut, where she spends her days filling legal pads with stories and reading World War II books.
Industry Reviews
' 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
'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.' Alka Joshi, New York Times bestselling author of The Henna Artist
'A pulse-pounding tale of vengeance, grief, mystery, and family.' 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
'Sensational . . . a must-read for all readers who love history.' Adriana Trigiani, New York Times bestselling author of The Good Left Undone
'Literary perfection.' Kristy Woodson Harvey, New York Times bestselling author of The Wedding Veil
