What a fascinating book and the narration is just perfect. I knew nothing of the story of Bletchley Park and Kate Quinn's story transported me to the world of three very different women who helped change the course of history. The details were so intriguing that I kept stopping to look them up. form Prince Phillip's girlfriend, Osla, to the enigma machine this story sucked me in and I would love to see it in a movie. I highly recommend the audio version, it's one of the best narrations I have heard.

Excellent plot and wonderful story behind it all. Much like Kate Quinn's other novels, I was drawn in by the plot and the character. However, it was much too long. While I enjoyed the audiobook and it is very well performed, it was fifteen hours long. FIFTEEN. That's a long time to dedicate to one book. Some editing would have helped, but I enjoyed it overall.

Due to the length, I will not be adding it to my library, but I will recommend it to historical fiction fans.

The Rose Code by Kate Quinn is an astounding work that effortlessly combines fiction with nonfiction as it explores the world of Bletchley Park during World War II. The famous home of the code breakers during the war carried its secrets and held them close while fighting Hitler and his army. The Rose Code follows three women from completely different backgrounds as they fight to win the war and prove themselves. Mab is a young woman from a poor neighborhood trying to rise above her station. Beth is a local girl with a brilliant mind destined to be a spinster. And Oslo is a debutante desperate to prove she is more than just a pretty face. Triumph, heartache, and betrayal reside within the walls of the park and the three ladies must navigate the world within, while still doing what they are called to do. When one is locked away, will the others help? Astounding book. The audiobook was great. I kept wishing I had a physical copy so I could keep reading when I couldn’t listen. Five stars. I’ll be looking for more by Quinn. Thanks to #NetGalley for this opportunity. All opinions are my own. #therosecode #bookstagram #all_the_pages

This is, hands down, my favorite Kate Quinn book so far.

I was fascinated by the historical aspect of codebreakers at Bletchley Park during WW2. The story flowed between time periods seamlessly, and although it took me awhile to be drawn in to the story initially, after a few chapters I couldn't stop listening.

Quinn did a wonderful job bringing Osla, Mab, and Beth to life. I felt their highs and lows so strongly. It was interesting to see how the war could bring such different people together. These compelling, resilient characters will stay with me for a long time.

The narration of the audiobook was fantastic, too. This is a long book, but stick with it...the incredible ending more than makes up for a slower start!

Thank you to @harperaudio ALC of this title in exchange for my honest review!

Anyone that knows my reading preferences knows that I adore historical fiction. The Alice Network happens to be one of my favorites of the genre, so whenever Kate Quinn comes out with a new book it immediately goes high on my most anticipated new release list.

I was lucky enough to receive a print copy and the audiobook of The Rose Code and I have to say, you can't go wrong with either format. I loved listening to it and when listening to it wasn't an option, I would sneak pages in my print copy.

It is another WWII historical fiction, but it is a plot line that I personally haven't read a ton about. It involves women code breakers, an unknown co-worker turned traitor, and even glimpses of a former romance with Prince Philip - yes THAT Prince Philip.

I adored it. It might be a longer book, but I still wanted more of these characters despite it all coming together at the end.

A must for historical fiction fans. Out now!

I have to start by saying that Kate Quinn is an automatic buy for me. I've loved everything she has written.
The Rose Code joins that list!!
I loved it! The characters are terrific! Women code breakers during WWII weren't talked about or given space in the history books until recently. It's truly wonderful how Kate Quinn shines a light on these stories and the women that were being lost to history.
The narration by Saskia Maarleveld is very talented. Each character was unique and marvelously executed. Brava!!!
Run and get a copy. Curl up and prepare to be transported into a story of love, loss, war and triumph.
I can't wait for Kate's next book!
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced audible copy in exchange for my honest review.

The Rose Code is a historical fiction novel which I usually love. Although, I was not compelled to complete this novel. I struggled to stay interested, finding myself dreading to pick it back up each time. I was so relieved to finally be finished with it by the end.

I found that Beth was someone I enjoyed watching grow throughout this book. I loved that she grew into her own voice and became more independent, standing up for herself even though it was difficult and not in her nature. I loved that she was smart. The decoding of wartime correspondence was interesting.

I disliked the different POV’s. Mab was a disappointment because of course there has to be a scandal. Then, the ending was infuriating. The idea that you would let your friend sit in an asylum and never question the reason is ridiculous to me. Even if they never acted on it, surely they would have questioned it, fallout or not.

I know that many people will love this so if you enjoy historical novels set in WWII, you will likely enjoy this one. Most people will find the ladies more appealing than I did. I may have been lost by the differing POVs as well but if that is not something that bothers you than check I out for sure,

I find myself thinking of rereading this one another time and seeing if it is more appealing. I know that sometimes mood can effect the perception of a book.

Thank you Netgalley and Harper Audio for this preview of The Rose Code by Kate Quinn.

🌷Kate Quinn has done it again! Filled with intrigue, suspense, and historical accuracy, 𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓡𝓸𝓼𝓮 𝓒𝓸𝓭𝓮 had me hooked from page one! Quinn does such a phenomenal job developing her characters, that her readers can't help but feel invested in their lives. And these strong female protagonists are no exception; I was rooting for each of them in turn, and was dying to understand what caused the unexpected turn of events. Beth, in particular, absolutely wound herself into my heart - I just love an underdog!

⏳I was so fascinated with the history of Bletchley Park and had no idea this series of events even took place. How I love learning about little-known history from talented authors!

🥀Just as the "rose petals wind like stairs inward", so does the revelation the reader so desperately seeks. This novel was all-encompassing and had so many different facets, it's no wonder Kate Quinn is emerging as the new "It" author. As in 𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓐𝓵𝓲𝓬𝓮 𝓝𝓮𝓽𝔀𝓸𝓻𝓴, a strong theme of female empowerment hums through the novel. And whether you prefer romance, mystery, or historical fiction, she's gotcha covered in this novel! Quinn has certainly refined her craft as this was an easy 5-star read for me!

🎩So hold onto your hats for a compelling journey that will have you on the edge of your seat for its entirety! It hits bookstores TODAY, so run and grab yourself a copy!!!

❤Many thanks to NetGalley and Harper Audio for gifting me with this early review audio copy in exchange for an honest review!

The Rose Code by Kate Quinn is a novel following three women working in Bletchley Park during World War II. The three women could not be more different with Osla a glamorous Canadian heiress, Beth a tough and intense Londoner, and Mab a bright and timid woman codependent with her mother. Despite their differences the women develop a close friendship but is soon destroyed on D-Day with one of the women missing.

Right from the beginning, the book draws you in with a prologue that creates intrigue and tension that unfolds throughout the book. The pacing develops in a calculated way that keeps you gripped with little events or information drawing you deeper into the story. The writing is easy to read yet you can tell it is smart with a ton of research put in to understand the background of the intelligence community in this time. I also loved that there was a romance subplot included in this story, especially the ill-fated romance with Prince Phillip adding to the intrigue! Even though multiple perspectives is not always my favorite, I thought each POV contributed significantly to the storyline. I also think the dual timelines helped to build the tension in this book as information was revealed. My only struggle with the audiobook was the narrator was not my favorite and sometimes if I wasn't paying full attention I missed when the timelines were switching. However this is more a personal issue than anything about the book. Overall this book was masterfully written and I am definitely looking forward to reading the backlist of this author!

Many thanks to the publisher Harper Audio and Netgalley for the ARC in return for an honest review.

The Audiobook of The Rose Code by Kate Quinn is 15 hours & 40 minutes long and I did not want it to end. To say I was fully invested in the characters, the story, and the mystery does not do justice to this masterfully written novel.

Three friends, two time lines and one traitor make for an intriguing plot but this author adds so much more to the story. Our main characters are distinctly different but war, secrets, patriotism and loneliness bring them together. In 1940 Debutant Osla, independent Mab and extremely shy Beth are recruited to work at Bletchley Park in England. On this campus, along with real life code breaker Alan Turing, they decode Nazi messages.

The tension, the fear of failure and the pride of figuring out the enemy's next move was so visceral for me that at times I was clutching my gut. This plot would be sufficient for most writers but not this writer extraordinaire. In 1947 we discover that the friends are now enemies. Osla and Mab receive an encrypted letter from Beth, who is trapped in an asylum by a spy who worked with them.

As Osla and Mab debate helping Beth they first have to believe her. As the truth comes to light, like a rose losing its petals, they are more exposed and in even more danger. There is so much more that happens like the book club the Mad Hatters, Osla dating Prince Philip and Beth slowly falling in love with a married man.

If you love WWII historical fiction, mystery, romance, intrigue, and just plain good storytelling buy the book or listen to it. Narrator Saskia Maarleveld @sask0645
took me away for over 15 hours with her voice and acting talent. These friends became very real to me and I miss them.

I received a free copy of this audiobook from the publisher via #NetGalley for a fair and honest review. All opinions are my own.

Captivating. Thrilling. Emotional. Gritty. Tense. Informative. Heart-wrenching. Purely fascinating. All of these descriptors passed through my mind while reading The Rose Code, especially the last one: purely fascinating. I read the last page and immediately looked up Blechley Park online. If I could have visited the monument that day, I would have! (I am in the US, consequently).

Kate Quinn immerses us from page one in the lives of three friends employed at the secret codebreaking enclave of the British government during World War II. Three vastly different perspectives from three vastly divergent backgrounds bring the story to life. Osla, Mab, and Beth certainly wouldn't have crossed paths had it not been for the infamous BP recruiting, but their vows of secrecy and fierce devotion to the cause bind them together forever.

However, even those bonds can be broken when secrets get in the way of loyalty to one another.

The storytelling was superb, rife with the tension of living through the threat of an imminent invasion and the responsibility of keeping millions of soldiers alive. The characters are deep and genuine, we feel every bit of fatigue, stress, heartache, frustration, and success they do. We laugh with them, we cry with them, and we slowly slip into madness as the war draws to a close. Only to find there is one last code to break, and the consequences are dire.

The narration was brilliantly done in this audiobook edition. The narrator deftly portrayed a variety of accents seamlessly, giving the story depth and life. My listening sessions tended to be shorter, but I had no trouble reimmersing in the confines of BP at any point. My attention was captured and held.

Kate Quinn's fans will not be disappointed with The Rose Code, the plight of the heroic codebreakers is told as only she can tell it. She provides an intimate look into the mysteries surrounding Blechley Park through this tale of three unlikely friends against the backdrop of a royal event. I highly recommend The Rose Code for any fan of wartime historical fiction. Can you crack the Rose code?

The audiobook was terribly difficult to get into. I had to stop after 2hrs in because I just couldn’t get invested. The voice. The amount of characters. Tons of information that was just not delivered in a way that sunk in...

So many people said the physical book was enjoyable. Sadly I can’t say the same about the audio version. Not sure I’d invest more time into this story...

I really enjoyed this book! The characters were fantastic and the story was great. The audiobook was well done and the narrator did an excellent job providing different voices for the characters. At times the book felt a bit slow but most of the time it was well paced with plenty of suspense and action.

The Rose Code by Kate Quinn is a gripping historical fiction novel that tells the story of three women who are recruited as codebreakers and bound together by the level of secrecy necessitated in their work, despite being vastly different. I loved that the characters of Osla, Mab, and Beth were so vivid and in-depth. The story itself was absolutely riveting in both its historical details and the tension created by dangerous nature of the codebreaking. I listened to the audiobook of this novel, which was performed by Saskia Maarleveld, and it was absolutely wonderful. Her narration was captivating and certainly brought the story to life for me. I very much enjoyed listening to the audiobook and would highly recommend this, not only for fans of historical fiction but for any reader.

I received an ALC of this title from the publisher via NetGalley, which did not affect the contents of my review. All opinions are voluntary, honest, and my own.

*** Thanks to Netgalley for the arc of this book!***
Incredible absolutely incredible! Kate Quinn does not disappoint with her latest historical fiction. This book begins in 1940 when a group of women are hired to help break coded information being passed back-and-forth between the Nazis. As England prepares to defeat Hitler in World War. The story takes you all the way through when the Americans joined the war to the beaches of Normandy on June 6 of 1944. The turmoil of trying to break code that’s constantly changing and that way it affects this group of friends lives for six years. A terrific story one I could not put down.

I have to say I was a little intimidated by the size of this book. I listened to the audiobook and I think it was over 15 hours. However, it took no time for me to become completely consumed by this book. This will definitely be a re-read for me. I love historical fiction that has strong female leads in WW II. I loved all 3 of the main characters Beth, Mab and Oslo. I also have The Huntress by Kate Quinn and I cannot wait to read it. This book is available now and I highly recommend reading it.

Kate Quinn is three for three for historical fiction novels set during WWII. To be honest, this a genre I am trying to get away from, however Quinn writes some of the most interesting accounts of the war that we hear little about.

Set in England at Bletchley Park, where code breakers are trained, this tells the story of 3 of these women who did that important work during WWII. Osla is a socialite and in the beginning is linked romantically to Prince Philip. Mab who is hiding something about her past, but uses this time to forget her demons. Lastly, Beth, the most brilliant of the three, she had a miserable childhood and this hurts her in the end.

Kate Quinn is brilliant at mixing historical fiction with a mystery element that keeps you on the edge of your seat, and gives you an amazing reading experience. This story takes place at the start WWII and ends on day of the Royal Wedding of Elizabeth and Phillip. This tale is not linear but again, Quinn makes this changes so subtle it just all falls into place.

If you have read Quinn’s previous book you will love this one just as much, if this is your first, you cannot start with a better book.

Thank you NetGalley and William Morrow/HarperAudio for an Advanced Reader’s Copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

The Rose Code by @katequinn5975 follows 3 women during World War II. They are pulled into Bletchley Park, where they are put to work breaking military codes! 3 women with completely different backgrounds, join forces, and build a relationship!
This is a dual storyline, from 1940 and then 1947. With war, loss, and the inability to openly talk, you watch these ladies face some of the most heartbreaking and disturbing things.
I loved everything about this book! I have been a huge fan of @katequinn5975 since The Huntress. Even the narrator did such an amazing job! I will definitely be buying a copy for my shelves!
It wasn't hard to find at least one thing to enjoy about these ladies! You have Osla, Mab, and Beth! Beth, in my opinion, was my favorite! I was able to really connect and feel towards the injustice she really suffered through!
Historical fiction is probably one of my favorite types of novels, besides thrillers or course! I really enjoyed, how this was based on breaking codes, and was completely different than other historical novels!
Thank you to @netgalley, @harperaudio, and @katequinn5975 for my copy.

This is by far, my favorite Kate Quinn novel to date. I loved the characters, the main plot, and the smaller storylines that ran through this book. I listened to all 17 hours of the audiobook, narrated by @sask0645 and she does an incredible job, bringing an already great story to life.

It is not easy to condense the 600 + pages of this book into a few lines. I will just say that the 📚 is about 3 women from very different walks of life who become tight friends when they land up working together in #bletchleypark in 1941. The book is a dual timeline, so it alternates from 1941 to 1947, when the women are pulled together after the war.

This book deserves every bit of the hype and buzz 🐝 surrounding it

Happy #pubday to #therosecode. Thank you #netgalley and @harperaudio for the audiobook in exchange for my honest review. I absolutely loved this book! #5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

#enigma #thebomb #codebreakers #winstonchurchill #princephilip #oxford #cambridge #london #royalwedding #traitor

Get ready for the gripping tale of 3 vastly different women whose lives become entwined, for better and worse, while working at Bletchley Park, the Allies code-breaking center during WWII. If you enjoy WWII historical fiction such as The Nightingale or The Secret Keeper this book is for you.
Meet Osla, the petite, vivacious, outspoken young debutante out to show the world that she is so much more than a society girl. Osla finds herself recruited to the mysterious Bletchley Park, where she is to aid in the war effort. Not knowing what is ahead but hoping it holds the opportunity she seeks to prove her worth she accepts a position at the Park. Entering Bletchley alongside her is Mab, a strong industrious woman from impoverished east end London, who has worked most of her life seeking to better herself, with the hopes of finding an advantageous husband. Mab does not know what Bletchley Park will hold for her but like Osla she enters Bletchley with the hope of achieving her goal.
The girls form a quick friendship while boarding together in the local village. It is here we meet our final heroine the brilliant but painfully shy Beth. Oh, Beth, Beth is the local spinster stuck living with her horrid mother and useless father. Abused and led to believe she was useless for years by her mother, Beth is a bit pathetic when we first meet her, but with the help of Osla and Mab, she finds herself employed as a code breaker at Bletchley Park. As members of the Park, the girls, are sworn to utter secrecy from each other and the world about the work they do and anything they see there.
Jump ahead seven years to 1947, its days until the Royal Wedding. Beth is imprisoned in a mental institution and has reached out to Osla and Mab demanding they help her escape and find the person who betrayed not just her but all of them. Osla convinces Mab to answer Beth’s call, despite the hate the Mab now holds for both women.
As the story unfolds, we witness the girls experience success and failure, love and loss, friendship and betrayal, hope and despair. We see how secrecy and the lies the women are forced to tell forever alters their lives.
I could not stop listening to this one! Fantastically written I felt so much for these 3 women. This book left me at times heartbroken and crying, other times feeling uplifted and so proud of the strong-ass women in history.