The Rose Code

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The bestselling author of The Huntress and The Alice Network presents a gripping World War II tale centered on three female code breakers at Bletchley Park and the spy they must uncover post-war. In 1940, as England braces for conflict with the Nazis, three distinct women arrive at the enigmatic estate where Britain’s brightest minds work to decode German military messages. Osla, a charming debutante with beauty and wealth, yearns to prove her worth beyond her privileged life and uses her fluency in German to translate enemy secrets. Mab, a determined self-made woman from a working-class background, operates the famed codebreaking machines while concealing her past and seeking a socially advantageous marriage. They recognize the potential in Beth, a shy village spinster whose talent for puzzles makes her one of the few female cryptanalysts at the Park. However, the pressures of war and secrecy strain their bond. By 1947, as Britain celebrates the royal wedding of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip, a mysterious encrypted letter brings the estranged friends back together. They must confront a past betrayal that shattered their friendship and led to one being confined to an asylum. As they work to decode the message, they draw closer to a hidden enemy from their shared history.