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“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...

In the tantalizing world of Bletchley Park during World War II, "The Rose Code" by Kate Quinn unravels a gripping tale of courage, resilience, and unsung heroism. Follow the story of Osla Kendall, a young woman who rises from a humble upbringing to become a codebreaker at the heart of the war effort. Witness Osla's transformation from a shy village girl into a formidable codebreaker, as she unveils hidden messages that could turn the tide of the war. But her brilliance comes at a price, as she finds herself entangled in a dangerous love affair and must confront the moral complexities of her role in the war.

In this immersive historical novel, Quinn masterfully weaves together the personal and the political, highlighting the contributions of women in a male-dominated world. As Osla and her fellow codebreakers work tirelessly to decipher enemy communications, they face the constant threat of betrayal and the haunting reality of the war's devastation. Through their resilience and unwavering spirit, they strive to make a difference and leave an indelible mark on history.

"The Rose Code" is a poignant tribute to the unsung heroes of Bletchley Park, shedding light on the extraordinary women who played a pivotal role in shaping the course of World War II. Kate Quinn's captivating storytelling brings to life this era of immense sacrifice and highlights the power of courage, determination, and the unbreakable bond of sisterhood.

Dive into the pages of "The Rose Code" and experience the thrill of a spy novel interwoven with the poignancy of a historical drama. This book will transport you to a time and place where courage took center stage, where women defied expectations, and where the fate of nations hung in the balance.