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Tony accompanies Jordan to a ballet studio where she takes photographs. His joking and flirting with the dancers enables her to get a good roll of shots. Afterwards, Tony flirts with Jordan, and she encourages him to talk about his background. He says he did not see enough action in war and dreams of making a repository of the war stories that might be lost. Jordan is reminded of her stepmother’s silence on this subject but hesitates to mention her. There is real chemistry between Tony and Jordan, who share a kiss.
Ruth’s first clandestine violin lesson goes well, and Ian warns Tony about getting romantically involved with a witness. Meanwhile, Ian and Nina for the names and addresses listed in McBride’s register of antiques dealers. While they find one German couple who were likely involved with the Nazis, they are disappointed when they do not find the Huntress.
In September 1944 in Western Poland, Nina kills a German with her razor and saves the lives of two British prisoners of war, one of whom is Ian’s brother, Sebastian. Sebastian learned Russian from other prisoners of war, and his innocent, trusting nature enchants and bewilders Nina.
By Kate Quinn