The Rose Code - Kate Quinn

The Rose Code

By Kate Quinn

  • Release Date: 2021-03-09
  • Genre: Historical Fiction
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 2,593 Ratings

Description

“The reigning queen of historical fiction” --  Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author of The Lions of Fifth Avenue  

The New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Huntress and The Alice Network returns with another heart-stopping World War II story of three female code breakers at Bletchley Park and the spy they must root out after the war is over.

1940. As England prepares to fight the Nazis, three very different women answer the call to mysterious country estate Bletchley Park, where the best minds in Britain train to break German military codes. Vivacious debutante Osla is the girl who has everything—beauty, wealth, and the dashing Prince Philip of Greece sending her roses—but she burns to prove herself as more than a society girl, and puts her fluent German to use as a translator of decoded enemy secrets. Imperious self-made Mab, product of east-end London poverty, works the legendary codebreaking machines as she conceals old wounds and looks for a socially advantageous husband. Both Osla and Mab are quick to see the potential in local village spinster Beth, whose shyness conceals a brilliant facility with puzzles, and soon Beth spreads her wings as one of the Park’s few female cryptanalysts. But war, loss, and the impossible pressure of secrecy will tear the three apart.

1947. As the royal wedding of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip whips post-war Britain into a fever, three friends-turned-enemies are reunited by a mysterious encrypted letter--the key to which lies buried in the long-ago betrayal that destroyed their friendship and left one of them confined to an asylum. A mysterious traitor has emerged from the shadows of their Bletchley Park past, and now Osla, Mab, and Beth must resurrect their old alliance and crack one last code together. But each petal they remove from the rose code brings danger--and their true enemy--closer...

Reviews

  • Wow…just. Wow.

    5
    By Mcosnaofnfnf
    This has got to be one of the best reads I’ve had in quite some time. Phenomenal!
  • Great story about secrets

    5
    By loveJava
    Not just state secrets but personal secrets between friends and family. Puts you right in the war at home.
  • Great story- hard to put down!

    5
    By Dmd731
    An excellent read! Fascinating historical fiction with interesting, believable characters and intriguing plot twists that keep you riveted. Highly recommend — I loved the way the story is centered on and evolves around relationships while offering a glimpse into the crucial roles women filled in WWII.
  • Best book I ever read!

    5
    By CoriDub
    I’ve never been more captivated by characters in a book like this before. In a word, breathless comes to mind as I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough. Thank you, Kate Quinn!!!
  • So hard to put down

    4
    By Pinkiemomma
    I loved the characters, even the dog. I made the mistake of picking this up at 1 am to help me sleep. I was still entranced at 6 am when my alarm went off.
  • Hard to pick a favorite

    5
    By xjocesx
    My first book by Kate Quinn was The Huntress. Since then I have read 4 more books by her and have not been disappointed
  • Powerful read

    5
    By coartchick
    The topic of Bletchley Park has. Even popular in recent fiction, but this book adds so much vigor! It had me reading through the night! The switching time periods took a bit of getting used to, but the flow worked. Read it.
  • Good read

    4
    By DonnieboyT
    Fascinating story. But a little long.
  • Historical fiction deep dive

    3
    By CaliRya
    This book seems great for historical fiction super fans. I’ve dabbled in historical fiction and am not that familiar with the author’s other works. So I felt like I was in a bit over my head with this epic read, which I felt dragged on at times. I was also lost with some of the historical British references and lingo, even though I lived in England for a few years myself. Although I appreciated how well-written the story was.
  • Loved it

    5
    By stgoldb99
    Very well written and interesting

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