The Rose Code Kate Quinn 9780008455880

*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.

Kate Quinn is a native of southern California. She attended Boston University, where she earned a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Classical Voice. A lifelong history buff, she has written four novels in the Empress of Rome Saga, and two books in the Italian Renaissance detailing the early years of the infamous Borgia clan. All have been translated into multiple languages. She and her husband now live in Maryland with two black dogs named Caesar and Calpurnia.

Praise for The Rose Code:

'Epic in every way, brilliantly researched, beautifully written, and completely unputdownable' Jenny Ashcroft, author of Meet Me in Bombay

'An intricate play of love, loss, betrayal and redemption, Kate Quinn's novel is every bit as complex and fascinating as the codes being broken at Bletchley Park... Impossibly gripping from start to finish' Celia Rees, author of Miss Graham's War

'Quinn's meticulous research and impeccable characterization shine through this gripping and beautifully executed novel' -Beatriz Williams, New York Times bestselling author of Her Last Flight

'Quinn's page-turning narrative is enhanced by her richly drawn characters ... and by the fascinating code-breaking techniques, which come alive via her historical detail' Publishers' Weekly

'The Rose Code is everything you love about an unputdownable novel and more... An unforgettable war story to be sure, but also a tale of friendship, fortitude, and forgiveness'
Susan Meissner

'Capturing the events and mores of the times, this character-driven fiction is engaging and absorbing' CHOICE

'Weaving real-life and fiction, Quinn's storytelling is compelling and masterful' WOMAN

'This comes highly recommended... fascinating storylines, history and intriguing characters... it truly is an epic read' MY WEEKLY

'A knockout of a story, written by the reigning queen of historical fiction. Quinn's trio of heroines practically leap off the page in this stunning novel, which melds spy-hunting with love stories that will stir your soul' Fiona Davis

'A tour de force . . . vibrant characters and pulse-pounding suspense combine in a riveting tale destined to be a book-club favourite. I absolutely loved it' Kristina McMorris

'The Rose Code is a firecracker of a novel' Elise Hooper