The Codebreaker Girls: A totally gripping WWII historical mystery novel

The Codebreaker Girls: A totally gripping WWII historical mystery novel

by Ellie Curzon

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4.2 stars from 843 reviews. Top 92% of Mystery Thriller books we track.

277 pages~4.6 hr readPublished by Hachette UKPublished 2021-12-16

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Perfect for you if...

  • You love WWII fiction with strong female characters who contribute meaningfully to the war effort beyond traditional roles.
  • You enjoy romantic tension woven through historical settings without it overshadowing the larger stakes at play.
  • You're drawn to ensemble casts of quirky, brilliant people working together towards something greater than themselves.

Maybe not for you if...

  • You prefer your wartime fiction heavy on combat and military strategy rather than intelligence work and interpersonal drama.
  • You want romance as the central plot rather than a subplot, or you're resistant to will-they-won't-they dynamics.
  • You're looking for darker, grittier WWII narratives that don't balance humour with the historical setting.

About this book

Set in 1944, this novel follows Rosie Sinclair, a driver at Cottisbourne Park, the secret headquarters of Britain's codebreaking operations during World War II. Proud to contribute to the war effort, Rosie works alongside a team of brilliant and unconventional codebreakers. When assigned to drive Major-General 'Bluff' Kingsley-Flynn to the Park, Rosie becomes involved in uncovering a suspected spy threatening their critical work. She must navigate both this dangerous mission and her growing attraction to the Major-General. As the danger to the codebreaker girls intensifies, Rosie faces a personal struggle between her duty to her country and her own heart. The story combines elements of wartime intrigue, humor, and romance set against the backdrop of Britain's fight against Germany.

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Currently 4.2★ from 843 reviews

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