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The Rose Code

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The Rose Code by Kate Quinn is a historical novel set during World War II, focusing on three women who work as codebreakers at Bletchley Park. Their friendship is tested by secrecy, war, and betrayal, leading to dramatic consequences years later as they reunite to solve a final mystery.
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The Rose Code

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A gripping, edge-of-your-seat historical novel from the bestselling author of The Alice Network and The Huntress!

Winner of Historical Novel of the Year in NetGalley UK’s Books of 2021

Editors’ Pick Best Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Amazon US

‘A terrific book bursting with vivid atmosphere’ — Dinah Jefferies, #1 bestselling author of The Tea-Planter’s Wife

‘Wonderful…A hugely satisfying and thrilling read’ — Fern Britton, #1 bestselling author of Daughters of Cornwall

‘Immersive, thrilling and packed with wonderful characters…I absolutely loved every page of this incredible book’ — Jill Mansell, bestselling author of Maybe This Time

1940, Bletchley Park, Buckinghamshire.

Three very different women are recruited to the mysterious Bletchley Park, where the best minds in Britain train to break German military codes.

Vivacious debutante Osla has the dashing Prince Philip of Greece sending her roses – but she burns to prove herself as more than a society girl, working to translate decoded enemy secrets. Self-made Mab masters the legendary codebreaking machines as she conceals old wounds and the poverty of her East-End London upbringing. And shy local girl Beth is the outsider who trains as one of the Park’s few female cryptanalysts.

1947, London.

Seven years after they first meet, on the eve of the royal wedding between Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip, disaster threatens. Osla, Mab and Beth are estranged, their friendship torn apart by secrets and betrayal. Yet now they must race against the clock to crack one final code together, before it’s too late, for them and for their country.

If you loved The Crown, don’t miss this riveting historical novel!

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The Rose Code by Kate Quinn is praised for its epic narrative, meticulous research, and beautifully crafted writing. Reviewers highlight the book's intricate blend of love, loss, betrayal, and redemption, set against the backdrop of Bletchley Park’s code-breaking. The well-drawn characters, gripping plot, and historical detail make it an unputdownable and unforgettable read.

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ISBN: 9780008455880

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 June 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 40.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 440g

Pages: 640

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About the Author

Kate Quinn is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of historical fiction. A native of southern California, she attended Boston University where she earned a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Classical Voice. She has written five novels in the Empress of Rome saga, and two books set in the Italian Renaissance, before turning to the 20th century with The Alice Network, The Rose Code and The Diamond Eye. All have been translated into multiple languages. Kate and her husband now live in San Diego with three rescue dogs.

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