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Code Name Verity

By: Elizabeth Wein
Narrated by: Morven Christie, Lucy Gaskell
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Code Name Verity is a compelling, emotionally rich story with universal themes of friendship and loyalty, heroism and bravery. Two young women from totally different backgrounds are thrown together during World War II: one a working-class girl from Manchester, the other a Scottish aristocrat, one a pilot, the other a wireless operator. Yet whenever their paths cross, they complement each other perfectly and before long become devoted friends. But then a vital mission goes wrong, and one of the friends has to bail out of a faulty plane over France. She is captured by the Gestapo and becomes a prisoner of war. The story begins in Verity's own words, as she writes her account for her captors.

©2012 Elizabeth Gatland (P)2012 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd

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Editor's Pick

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"Fellow editor Emily recommended this one to me, and for that I will always be mad at her/eternally grateful. This is a gorgeous story of friendship during WWII that absolutely cracked my heart open—at one point I was crying so hard I had to pull over on the side of the ride. But please don’t let that deter you—it’s absolutely worth it."—Katie O., Audible Editor

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Cry, cry, cry

I love historical fiction, especially WWII stories. This is one of my favorites. Two different types of women who become best friends while doing their part to help England and the war effort. One becomes an interrogator and spy, the other a pilot. They end up in France together during the German occupation. The spy is captured, the pilot becomes part of the resistance. Each tells a story of what happens to them while leading up to and in France. Great friendships can bring about great sacrifices. The tales are heartbreaking and loving.

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excellent spy novel!

I thought it was excellent! it's marketed as a children's book. And the only thing that makes it so is that she dumb down the Gestapo malignancy a bit. if done correctly this would make a wonderful film it would need to be intensified slightly

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A moving and heart-wrenching story

I devoured this audiobook in two days - the narration by Morven Christie is wonderful, the story is well-paced with action, fear, love, and intrigue. The historical information was detailed and well-researched, but ultimately this was a book about the characters, and Wein's portrayal of her characters will truly make you care about them.

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captivating

Beautiful story of friendship. Like others have said, I don't want to give too detailed a description, because it gives away the book. But I was hooked from the beginning and loved to the last minute.

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Well done

Compelling story well narrated. Highly recommend to all readers interested in a story of friendship in the time of war.

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Very interesting and uniquely written story!

Wasn't expecting to enjoy it as much as I did! But between the twists and turns it was an Amazingly well told story!

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Amazing performances!

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This book is very good, I liked the combination of history fiction, suspense, and a new take on women spies during WWII. That being said, you should buy this simply for the performances. The narrator slips seamlessly between numerous accents and languages, and even sings a little, all of which is lovely and really adds to the development of the characters and the story. Best performances I have ever listened to.

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A double wow!

This is only my second “WOW” since becoming an Audible listener in 2016. Code Name Verity knocked my socks off! This is one novel about WWII not to be missed. Recommended highly!

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keeps you guessing

Fantastic performance and a wonderful story. It took a while to grasp and understand where the story was going, but once I did, it was marvelous.

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stay with it it's more convoluted than you think

can't say much or there will be too many spoilers it drags a little in the middle until I realized where it might be going

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