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The New Girl
The New Girl: A Novel | Daniel Silva
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NOW YOU SEE HER NOW YOU DONT THE NEW GIRL From #1 New York Times bestselling author Daniel Silva comes a stunning new thriller of deception, betrayal, and vengeance. She was covered from head to toe in expensive wool and plaid, the sort of stuff one saw at the Burberry boutique in Harrods. She carried a leather bookbag rather than a nylon backpack. Her patent leather ballet slippers were glossy and bright. She was proper, the new girl, modest. But there was something else about her At an exclusive private school in Switzerland, mystery surrounds the identity of the beautiful raven-haired girl who arrives each morning in a motorcade fit for a head of state. She is said to be the daughter of a wealthy international businessman. In truth, her father is Khalid bin Mohammed, the much-maligned crown prince of Saudi Arabia. Once celebrated for his daring social and religious reforms, he is now reviled for his role in the murder of a dissident journalist. And when his only child is brutally kidnapped, he turns to the one man he can trust to find her before it is too late. Whats done cannot be undone Gabriel Allon, the legendary chief of Israeli intelligence, has spent most of his life fighting terrorists, including the murderous jihadists financed by Saudi Arabia. Prince Khalidor KBM, as he is knownhas pledged to finally break the bond between the Kingdom and radical Islam. For that reason alone, Gabriel regards him as a valuable if flawed partner. Together they will become unlikely allies in a deadly secret war for control of the Middle East. The life of a child, and the throne of Saudi Arabia, hang in the balance. Both men have made their share of enemies. And both have everything to lose. Filled with dark humor, breathtaking twists of plot, and an unforgettable cast of characters, The New Girl is both a thrilling, page-turning tale of entertainment and a sophisticated study of political alliances and great-power rivalries in a dangerous world. And it is once again proof that Gabriel Allon is one of fictions greatest spies (Kirkus) and Daniel Silva is quite simply the best (Kansas City Star) writer of foreign intrigue and suspense at work today.
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Kshakal
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Beautiful 🖤📚🤍 3y
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florencia_vaniara
The New Girl: A Novel | Daniel Silva

“Not all of us are as lucky as you. You are a man of extraordinary gifts. You don‘t need toys to make you happy.”

-Crown Prince KBM Al Saud to Gabriel Allon.
The New Girl, Daniel Silva (2019).

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Lucy_Anywhere
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Mehso-so

So this book was ok, but not great. The plot - in which the daughter of a Saudi prince is kidnapped - is clearly inspired by real events and I enjoyed the geopolitics side of things. I didn‘t click with the characters, though - the book felt quite impersonal and I never really got under the skin of any of them. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ from me

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kstadt929
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Panpan

This book was ROUGH to get through. I don‘t know if it was the fact that I was listening to it, or that there were a lot of people to keep track of, or the fact that it was part of a series I haven‘t read before...it was hard to follow and hard to get into. I almost stopped several times. Finishing it this morning was a little easier as I got my delicious breakfast ready!! I have been LOVING fresh fruit smoothies lately 🍓 🍌

Grrlbrarian I‘m sorry the book was no good, but your breakfast looks AMAZING 😍 4y
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Well-ReadNeck
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Pickpick

Love the Gabriel Allon series! Listened to this one on #audiobook

Now I‘m all caught up and ready for the new one coming out later this year.

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suzie.reads
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Mehso-so

I picked this because it was partly set in Switzerland but hadn't realised it was part of a long running series, so feel like I didn't really connect with it. It was an okay story though.
#ReadingEurope2020 #Switzerland 🇨🇭 (31st country) #Murder2020 (book 25)

jordanremington Hi there, how are things going with you? 4y
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NikkiCureton
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Love the Gabriel Allon series and hopefully this latest addition is as good as all the others

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Geenie
The New Girl: A Novel | Daniel Silva

Hi 👋. I changed my profile pic and username. But it‘s still me. Yoshi is still here. My name is not Genie or Geenie, btw. It is Tamara. For the record. Alright, let‘s Litsy on. ❤️📚🎈👍

Butterfinger I always thought you were really Genie Francis incognito 😃. 4y
Geenie Wtw! Argh 🤬 brb...need to update. Thx so much. 🙇🏽‍♀️🤝🤷🏽‍♀️ @Butterfinger (edited) 4y
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I addressed your card with Genie 🤣🤣 I knew your name though 🤷🏼‍♀️ 4y
Geenie I put Genie on your card too 🤣 I‘m really trying to get into character and all. Experiencing a few bumps in the road, and maybe looking like I‘m having an identity crisis, but it‘s all fictional, I assure you. @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks thanks for your support. 😊❤️ 4y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Geenie what does your name need to be for #LitsyLove? 4y
Geenie You can keep my real name if you‘d like. I‘ll probably use Geenie when responding 🤷🏽‍♀️ @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 4y
JenniferTapler I‘m so confused! 😂🤣 4y
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TrishB
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Pickpick

This was supposed to be my last read of the year- but I have tomorrow now 🤷‍♀️.
Anyway, this was a fast paced, good read, very current and up to date references.
Another series I‘m now up up to date with 😁

MicheleinPhilly I might just rot my brain with tv tomorrow instead of starting something else. 4y
TrishB @MicheleinPhilly I‘ll probably have to do this all night! 4y
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TrishB
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When your chapter matches your bookmark 😁 book synchronicity

Cinfhen Cool 💙 4y
Scochrane26 That‘s a pretty bookmark. 4y
TrishB @Scochrane26 it is very - a Litsy gift 😁 4y
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Cathythoughts Perfection ✨✨✨✨✨ 4y
Lindy 👌 4y
LeahBergen 👏🏻👏🏻 4y
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At an exclusive private school in Switzerland, mystery surrounds the identity of the beautiful girl who arrives each morning & leaves each afternoon in a heavily protected motorcade. And when she is brutally kidnapped across the border in the Haute-Savoie region of France, Gabriel all on, the legendary chief of Israeli intelligence, thrust into a deadly secret war with an old enemy that will determine the future.

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Bookworm223
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I am thoroughly enjoying his latest book. Pulled me right in with the first chapter.

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Cinfhen
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Thank You Daniel Silva for this latest installment of the Gabriel Allon series. I feel like this book redeemed the last two which were a little stale (IMHO). The New Girl was a straight up thriller, with a fast paced plot and plenty of political intrigue to keep the pages turning. Lots of returning characters and believable stories lend an air of authenticity. As someone who follows Middle East politics this book was especially compelling.

BarbaraBB Perfect reading place! 5y
TrishB Cool 👍🏻 look forward to it! I‘ve only one more before I get to this one now. 5y
Cinfhen Wow @TrishB you caught up fast!!!! I think this is book 21!!!! 5y
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Cinfhen It really is the PERFECT reading spot @BarbaraBB however there are SO MANY distractions that I hardly have time to read. I‘m a quiet reader. If there are people around who are chatting or music blaring I can‘t concentrate 🤪 5y
BarbaraBB Luxury problems! I know what you mean 😘 5y
Cinfhen Ha!! So true @BarbaraBB plus I feel compelled to be social 🙄 5y
TrishB I‘ve read one or two a month for about a year! I‘m trying to catch up on series before starting new ones. 5y
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Cinfhen
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Have to put the book down because we‘re getting ready for water activities here at Camp Weissman 😉Jet skies, paddle board, water skiing or tubing🛥I‘m LOVING Silva‘s newest installment!!! It‘s a ripped from the headlines plot and it feels incredibly authentic.

wanderinglynn Oh, I want to be where you are instead of sitting in my office. 5y
ElishaLovesBooks Looks amazing! Have a great Shabbos!! ♥️♥️ Also- I‘ve never read a Daniel Silva and keep hearing great things- which book should I start with? (edited) 5y
TrishB Sounds fab 👍🏻 5y
Cinfhen Hi!!!!! It‘s been forever!!! How‘s your summer going?? What‘s new??? Miss you xx YOU must read this series & Yitzy too!!! I‘m pretty sure this is the first book @ElishaLovesBooks 👉🏼 5y
ElishaLovesBooks @cinfhen miss you too! 😘 Summer has been busy- visited my parents in MD for 2+weeks and now busy getting my oldest ready for sem! Yitzy is taking her- they leave Sept 3! Exciting but scary!! Definitely checking this book out!!! 5y
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Cinfhen
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This morning‘s view as I drink my coffee and dig into the new Gabriel Allon novel. I swear, Daniel Silva is part clairvoyant ....he writes about events before they occur. Another Middle East espionage event that occurred while he was writing this novel. 55 pages in and I‘m hooked 🎣

Kalalalatja What a view! 5y
Samplergal I saw an interview that the book he was initially writing got put aside for this one. He grabbed the headline and wrote. Not really clairvoyant, but smart. 5y
Megabooks Enjoy the book and the view! 5y
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MicheleinPhilly When are you coming back? We need to make a plan! 5y
Reviewsbylola Perfect view! 😍 5y
Cinfhen Ha!! I still like to think he‘s part sayer @Samplergal 😁my accommodations are too hard to resist @Kalalalatja @Megabooks @Reviewsbylola but I should be back in Philly August 12 @MicheleinPhilly and yes, we NEED to set a date 😘 5y
BarbaraBB What a gorgeous place to be! 😍 5y
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Cinfhen
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Found this swag waiting for me upon arrival at our friend‘s house!! The new Gabriel Allon novel and Summer 2019 Camp Weissman apparel😍Can‘t wait to see what my favorite assassin is up to!!!

KarenUK This one is selling like crazy at work.... can‘t keep it on the shelves! 💕 5y
Crazeedi So awesome!! 5y
JennyM What‘s lovely friend 💕 hope you are having fun! 😘 5y
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TrishB Cool gifts 👍🏻 I‘m only two behind now, just started one this morning. Hope you‘re having fun 😘 5y
Cinfhen Agreed @Crazeedi @JennyM @TrishB This friend in particular is beyond thoughtful & generous 🙏🏻😇 she‘s a reader too so her house is filled with tons of books!! 5y
Cinfhen I read about 50 pages last night @TrishB and of course in true Silva style he‘s literally created a situation ripped from the headlines and he‘s brought back a past character 😉 5y
Reviewsbylola So nice! 5y
TrishB Can‘t wait 😁👍🏻 5y
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Pickpick

Every summer I read one of Daniel Silva‘s Gabriel Allon novels in about two sittings. Expertly plotted and always topical they are a perfect example of solid beach/deck/dock reading. Can they be formulaic? Perhaps. However, it‘s a formula I have grown to love because it works every time. Who doesn‘t love a reluctant, world-saving art-restorer/super-spy...?

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Richryan52
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I wait patiently for Daniel Silva‘s new book each year, and I must say I am never disappointed. After a Saudi process is kidnapped, her father turns to Gabriel Allon to secure her release. What makes the plot work is that the crown prince must abdicate if he wishes to see his daughter alive again. A pariah for having ordered the murder of a journalist, the prince is a great character. Seemingly torn from recent headlines, this is a great read.

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DGRachel
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I‘m only on #15 (The English Spy) but I had to preorder the signed edition from B&N of the latest book in the series. I ❤️ Gabriel Allon. Daniel Silva writes some of the best spy thrillers, IMO.

Leftcoastzen I‘m only on the 5th one.Lovely collection!❤️ (edited) 5y
DGRachel @Leftcoastzen I think The Heist is my favorite of the series so far, but they‘re all excellent and thank you! I hate that the first cover is so different from the rest and wish they hadn‘t changed the spine design for the last two, but 🤷🏻‍♀️ 5y
GypsyKat Do these stand alone, or are they a series? 5y
DGRachel @GypsyKat It‘s a series. I‘m sure you could read them out of order, but you would definitely lose some of the detail that makes the later books even more special. This is the first one: 5y
GypsyKat @DGRachel Good to know, thank you! 5y
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