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Ok firstly Kate Quinn you have done it again! Author Kate Quinn’s books just seem to get better and better and The Rose Code has been my favorite by far! An auto-buy author if there ever was one! An author who knows how to write intriguing multi-faceted female characters that you feel you could know in real life!⁣
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The Rose Code literally had everything I love in a really good story! I listened as an audiobook and was enraptured by the narrator & plot. Don’t you dare take my headphones off! ⁣
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The hidden history of Bletchley Park comes to life in 1940 England, 3 woman from different walks of life become friends while breaking the Nazi Enigma code..until war, secrets and a traitor tear them apart! 7 years later, 1947 the three friends turned enemies reunite as they to find out who was the traitor at Bletchley Park selling secrets. ⁣
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This is my first Kate Quinn novel. The Rose Code was a great historical fiction story with friendship, mystery, and intrigue. While this was a long read, it was so engaging. Three unlikely friends helping the war effort and looking out for each other. Not my normal genre, but glad I did not miss this read and will highly recommend.

***** I received an ARC from NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for my honest review. *****

A way into the visionaries of the past. It is amazing to read such harrowing tales of women during this time period. I really enjoyed getting to hear this book on audio as I think it added a bit to the story. I became a fan of Kate Quinn with The Huntress but I was truly blown away by this story and the tales each of these women had. Well done!

This new historical fiction novel centers around three code breakers at Bletchley Park during World War II. Mab, Osla, and Beth come from very different backgrounds—Mab from a rough background in Shoreditch; Osla is a Mayfair socialite in a long-term relationship with Prince Philip (before he was Duke of Edinburgh); and Beth, the small-town girl with the spiteful mother. But they come together at Bletchley with a well-drawn ensemble cast of characters to break German codes.

The story skips around a little, with the main action taking place at Bletchley during the war then wrapping up after the war with one last code to break, the Rose Code. Sometimes this kind of jumping back and forth could get a little confusing and frustrating (I always find myself saying, “Wait! Don’t jump ahead now, I need to see what happens.”), but after a little bit of a slow start, that didn’t bother me this time. Quinn weaves the story together well so that you can piece together the puzzle along with the characters. These ladies are tough, loyal, and determined, even a little scary sometimes. There were plenty of sad moments—it is a war, after all—but the overall mood is triumphant, and I found the story engrossing. The voices are great on the audiobook, but if the jumping back and forth in time gets to you, or you balk at a listening to a 15 hour plus book, you might prefer the print version. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

This book, The Rose Code, was one I had been excited to read. Kate Quinn did not disappoint. I enjoyed the story of the female code breakers and all the friendships, romances, trials, and twists they faced. Having the timeline go back and forth from after the war to during enhanced the storyline. It made me think while reading parts from the past how could things get to what we were reading about in the present (after the war). The characterization and how what can appear to be simple minded females who turn out very different was fun to read about. When I thought I had the story figured out Quinn threw in another twist and I was drawn deeper into the story. By the end I felt like I was Beth being drawn into the Rose Code and unable to put it down. If you enjoy to read about strong female protagonists and World War II then this book is absolutely for you.

Other then a couple of Kate Quinn's anthology's I have read everything she has written. Needless to say she is one of my go-to authors. Her last books vividly portrays strong women in history during WW2 and that's right where The Rose Code takes place. I'll confess the only thing I knew about this book was Bletchley Park and was pleasantly surprised to the role Prince Philip and the royal wedding played.

Told in two time periods, initially separated by 7 years I loved getting to know these women and the role they played at BP. Three vastly different women with a common job of decoding secrets and keeping secrets. I listened to the audio which was narrated by Saskia Maaleveld, she did a great job bringing life to this story, coming in at almost 16 hours it's long enough for the depth that I crave. There is time to really get to know the characters and for the story not to be rushed.

The Rose Code is a story of secrets, friendship, betrayal and heartache. There is intrigue and mystery that kept me on my toes. Kate Quinn's research is evident and knowledge of the history shines through, which is one of the reasons I love her books. Her respect for history and filling it in with realistic story that drew this reader right in.

The Rose Code releases on March 9th and available for pre-order now.

My thanks to Harper Audio (via Netgalley) for an advanced audio-arc in
exchange for an honest review.

I’ve read Quinn in the past and I do like how much research she puts in her novels. I do think this one dragged a little bit and was too long for me. I did like the characters but it wasn’t enough to keep my interest. I thought the Prince Phillip romance was too much. Thanks to Netgalley and to the publisher for an advanced copy of the audiobook!

Another great WWII historical fiction.  At this point, I can't even count how many books I've read from this time period, so any that have a new spin get high marks from me. I loved reading about these code breakers and the work they did. My only complaint with this book is that it was LONG. I do feel that we could have cut some out in the middle and been ok.

I listened to this in audio and the narrator was great. ⭐⭐⭐⭐  I recommend for those that enjoy reading about this time period.

Wow. Now I know why this has been on so many "Most Anticipated Reads" for 2021 lists. What a remarkable story! A debutante, an impoverished dreamer, and a spinster, the most unlikely of friends, come together to work in Bletchley Park: Britain's best kept war secret. As the war drags on, their jobs become more important, more strenuous, and more secretive. Just when they think nothing could sever their bond, D-Day arrives, and blows their friendship apart. The war ends and years go by. When one of them reaches outside the walls of her prison, asking for help, will the old friendship they'd rather leave behind be strong enough to save her?

PRE-ORDER this book RIGHT NOW. It was an incredible read. Thank you to Netgalley and Harper Audio for allowing me the opportunity to enjoy an advanced audio copy of this book. As always, Saskia Maarleveld did a wonderful job narrating.

The Rose Code by Kate Quinn - Book Review 4.5 Stars

Kate Quinn has done it again! She has pulled me into wartime England with such detail and precision that I feel like I am right there with the main characters.

The Rose Code introduces us to three unique, complex and dynamic women who devote their talents to the wartime effort by working as code breakers at Bletchley Park. The hallmark of Kate Quinn’s books is intricate character development and the revelation that every day people can become heroes and heroines.

The story begins in a mental institution in 1947. A woman claims she has been trapped in the institution after being betrayed by her two best friends and a traitor at Bletchley Park. In dual timelines between present day 1947 (days before the royal wedding of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Phillip) and 1940-1943 we follow debutante Osla (who happens to be dating Prince Phillip), young spinster Beth, and London shop-girl Mab, as their lives intersect and intertwine at a crucial moment in their lives and history.

There are two mysteries to be revealed: how did three best friends become enemies and who was the traitor at Bletchley Park. This is my favourite type of historical fiction because it seamlessly grounds historical events and public figures with believable fictional characters and storytelling. There is also a delightful amount of romance and genuine love stories.

If you’re a fan of historical fiction and strong women characters, you will love this book. The characters will stay with me for a long time.

Thank you to NetGalley and publisher Harper Collins for an advanced reader's copy.

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The Rose Code follows three young women who worked at England's Bletchley Park, a country estate converted to a code-breaking facility during World War II. Employees at Bletchley Park deciphered encrypted Nazi communications, providing vital information to the Allies.

The story alternates back and forth between the war years 1940 to 1945 - when England was imperiled, and the postwar year 1947 - when Britain was agog over the upcoming marriage of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip.

The main characters are Osla Kendall, a beautiful wealthy socialite with ties to the royal family; Mab Church, a go-getter who grew up poor, but means to better herself; and Beth Finch, an unsophisticated country girl who's bullied by a selfish mother.

In 1940, Osla and Mab meet on the train to Bletchley Park, which has recruited them for war work. After accepting their positions and signing the Official Secrets Act, the girls are billeted at the Finch family home, where they meet Beth. Though Beth is almost pathologically reclusive, Osla and Mab note her facility with puzzles, and Beth is soon working at Bletchley Park as well.

Each of the girls is assigned to a different unit. Osla's fluency in German eventually lands her a translation job; Mab maintains the Bombe machines used to decipher messages encoded with German Enigma devices; and Beth is a gifted cryptanalyst with an almost preternatural ability to decode covert transmissions.

Working and living together fosters close friendships among Osla, Mab, and Beth. This camaraderie is important because the ladies are forbidden to talk about their jobs to outsiders, and must tell family and friends they're file clerks. The women can be more honest amongst themselves, but are nevertheless prohibited from revealing classified information even to each other.

The work at Bletchley Park is difficult and stressful, and England is being bombed by the luftwaffe., but the girls still manage to have some fun and search for romance. Mab meets a war poet, Beth gets involved with a fellow cryptanalyst, and Osla dates Prince Philip, who's an eligible bachelor in the early 1940s.

Skip to 1947, and Osla, Mab, and Beth are angry, estranged, and haven't spoken since the end of the war. Beth is a mental patient in Clockwell Sanatorium; Mab has a husband and children; and Osla is preparing to attend the wedding of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip. Osla is hurt by Philip's engagement to another woman, but knows she must present a brave face and carefree attitude.

As the royal nuptials approach, Osla and Mab each get a letter from Beth. Beth claims she discovered a traitor at Bletchley Park, who - fearing exposure - got her committed to Clockwell asylum. Beth writes that Osla and Mab 'owe her', and asks them to get her out so she can expose the Judas.

The book contains fascinating details about England breaking Nazi codes, leading to the discovery of German plans. The Brits then have to use the information in way that doesn't alert the enemy to the exposure of their secrets.

There are also appearances by real historical figures, including naval admiral Lord Mountbatten, codebreaker Dilly Knox, Prime Minister Winston Churchill, computer scientist Alan Turing, Princess Elizabeth, Princess Margaret, and others.

This compelling and suspenseful historical novel is an excellent example of the genre. Highly recommended.

Thanks to Netgalley, Kate Quinn, and William Morrow Publishers for a copy of the book.

Thank you Net Galley and Harper Audio for audio ARC of The Rose Code by Kate Quinn. This was an historical fiction based on fact. I thought it was really well done, Bringing 3 women together, friends, and weaving the story around them. Very enjoyable listen!

This was a JOURNEY!

The majority of this story follows three female codebreakers at Bletchley Park during World War II. The three women billet together during the time of their wartime work. Osla, Mab, and Beth come from three extremely different backgrounds. There are fast forwards to 1947 where it's revealed that the three women are no longer on friendly terms. There's friendship! There's romance! There's betrayal! It's good!

What I thought this book did extremely well was character and setting. The main characters as well as the more secondary characters were excellent. It was not hard to care about these characters. Even when I was frustrated with their choices I was rooting for them. I was especially invested in the friendship shared by the three women.

Bletchley Park may be a real place but I felt Kate Quinn did a fair bit of world building. While I was reading this I found myself aching to be there. It doesn't seem fair that I can't time travel back to the 1940s and see what these characters saw.

This plot was intense. Early on it is revealed that there will eventually be a betrayal. I liked being able to learn about their situations in 1947 and trying to work backwards to figure out how they got there. This book is long and that's a lot going on but I never felt bored.

I will warn that there are brief descriptions of violence and sexual assault. I did not find these descriptions to be overly graphic but some readers may feel otherwise.

I listened to the audiobook narrated by Saskia Maarleveld. Her narration was excellent. She did unique voices for each character but it wasn't overdone. I really enjoyed listening to her and I highly recommend the audiobook.

If you like WWII historical fiction this will be a winner for you.

(crossposted on goodreads)

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Katrina Schubach's reviewFeb 02, 2021 · edit
really liked it
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Thank you to #Netgalley and Harper Audio for a chance to listen to this book. All thoughts and opinions of this title are my own.

Three girls with vastly different backgrounds get thrown together to break and keep the wars biggest secrets to help their country stay safe. A friendship is developed that though gets rocked by scandal and war soon finds themselves thrown back together to solve a a mystery.

Not everyone at Bletchley Park was aboveboard and one of the girls (Beth) finds themselves trapped in a sanatorium desperate to prove who was the traitor. A traitor who sold her out to protect his own skin. Beth calls on her friends Osla and Mab who are reluctant to get caught up in a web of someone who appears to be crazy. They both have their own war wounds and betrayals they have compartmentalized. Can they solve the mystery before it is too late?

Overall I enjoyed it. It didn't quite get 5 stars for me because the middle dragged on a bit and I just didn't necessarily care for some of the background but I do have to admit it helped with timeline and atmosphere. I do however wish the traitor was revealed in a different manor or at least a bit later. Once I knew the who the rest just seemed like padding. The mystery could have been dragged out just a hair more I think. The ending was neat but not too neat and I am glad all three girls found a life worth returning to after the War.

Kate Quinn is quickly becoming on of my favorite authors. She writes such strong and interesting female characters. This is the second book by her I have read and I will be certainly adding her to my must read list from now on especially if it is WWII centered.

This novel has a complex and intricate plot that unfolds like a rose. The heroines are strong and driven and their story was a complete delight! This is a must read for any historical fiction fan.

This book follows three women who were employed in Bletchley Park as part of a secret code breaking team.. Mab is a girl from a working class family hoping to find a good husband and hiding secrets of her own. Osla is a wealthy debutante who wants to be taken seriously and to make a difference in the war effort. Beth is a seriously introverted and sheltered woman who discovers a hidden talent at cryptology. The story follows their experiences working in various roles supporting WWII efforts. We see the struggles facing the women and men as a result of the war. It also moves forward in history to a time when their friendship has been destroyed. These women must put aside what divides them to work together to solve one last code to determine if there was a traitor at Bletchley Park. They are under a deadline to find the traitor.

My favorite part of great historical novels is researching what parts were based on reality and feeling like these historical characters are now friends that I know better!! This book definitely drove me to learn more about the history of code breaking and Bletchley Park. I completely fell in love with Kate Quinn! I will definitely pick up more of her novels in the future.

Thanks to Net Galley for a free advanced Readers Copy so that I could provide my honest review!!

Kate Quinn’s book start off a little slow for me, but they quickly get rolling and I can’t put them down! The Rose Code is no exception. I love her strong female leads and the entwinement of accurate historical facts. This novel was another winner! I like the way she jumps between the past and future - it leaves me wanting to keep listening to find out how situations played out. And of course, the ending wrapped things up quite nicely.
This book was fantastic and I can’t wait for another one :)

Kate Quinn never lets her readers down. The Rose Code was such an incredible story and quite possibly one of my favorite WWII reads yet (with The Alice Network being another one of my favorites)! Her characters are always so well rounded and interesting. I also found myself tearing up more than I care to admit during this read. The stories and background stories of the main women were all so fascinating and heartbreaking at the same time. I loved playing detective to figure out who the traitor was. So so so good! I'm definitely looking forward to Kate Quinn's next riveting read!

I found this quite thrilling all told. Some moments may have swayed toward the melodramatic, but Quinn always pulls us back and reminds us that the characters are more complicated than they may appear. THE ROSE CODE is a work of fiction that I find provides a valuable gateway into a different time and way of life. I haven't read much about this time period or subject matter, but it has always intrigued me. Through Quinn's characters and world building I feel that I now have a better sense of how and where these people were in history and look forward to some further reading on the subject now that the door is opened. And I must say how I enjoy unsung heroes getting a bit more air time. Delightful audiobook (and I'm sure a page turner for all those who decide to read). I received an advance copy of this book through NetGalley and give this review freely in the hopes that others will enjoy this title in future.

The Rose Code is the new WW II novel from Kate Quinn. I listened to the audiobook version of the book.

"Three women - Osla, Mab and Beth - find themselves living together after being recruited to work at Bletchley Park - the center of Britain's code-breaking efforts during WW II. They form a deep friendship even though their backgrounds and personalities are very different. But when there is a fatal betrayal the trio is fractured.
Now years after the war, they must all come together to find the evidence to expose a traitor that was in their midst at Bletchley Park - before it is too late..."

This book begins with the Royal Wedding of 1947 and goes back and forth between war-time and the days leading up to the Royal Wedding. Osla had been in a relationship with Prince Phillip but had to break it off during the war. Beth struggles to break apart from the hold of her mother, but it's nice to watch when she does. Mab was my favorite - tough beginnings, a big secret but determined to make a better life - and not afraid to stand tall. If you're not familiar with Bletchley, Quinn does a great job explaining what's happening there. And the seriousness of the Officia Secrets Act!!
I like the surprise for Mab and how the end came together. Quinn makes it work. This is a long book - the hardcover is 656 pages and the audiobook is 15+ hours. There is a lot of detail and backstory.
Great performance from Saskia Maarleveld, the narrator.

A must-read for fans of WW II and Bletchley Park historical fiction.

"The Geese that laid the golden egg, but never cackled." - Wintson Churchill

This book was wonderful! Even with it being Historical Fiction there were some thrilling moments!

The ladies of Bletchley Park were some of the most brilliant minds. This book allows us to follow the roller coaster lives of three young women who worked as code breakers during WWII. It followed these women as close and dear friends, to tumultuous breaks in friendships.

Wonderfully told, lovely narrator, and amazing story!

*I am rating 4 stars simply because the last few chapters seemed to drag for me.