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Apr 11, 2021_Mirelda_ rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Kate Quinn’s done it again! The author of The Alice Network and The Huntress is one of the hottest voices in historical fiction. Her new novel The Rose Code tells the story of three women who serve in Bletchley Park during World War II. Like Quinn’s previous novels, the book blends research and detail with the tightly plotted action of a thriller and hints of mystery. You won’t be able to stop turning the pages, and you might need a friend to scream-text with as you make your way through the twists and secrets. Osla, Beth and Mab all have reasons to prove themselves as they do their bit for England during World War II. The book begins after the war as England prepares to celebrate the royal wedding of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip. It flashes back and forth between wartime and post-war England, gradually adding pieces until we see the whole picture. Osla comes from a wealthy background and wants to show she is more than a “dizzy Deb.” Mab wants to help her family and find a husband who will secure their financial future. Beth is under the thumb of a controlling, abusive mother, and needs to get away to begin her own life. All three end up working at Bletchley Park where they help the Allies win the war through translation, code-breaking and transcription. The challenges, responsibilities and friendships they form will change their lives forever. The Rose Code is a story of strength, triumph and the power of women.