• The Rose Code

  • A Novel
  • By: Kate Quinn
  • Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld
  • Length: 16 hrs and 2 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (22,151 ratings)

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The Rose Code

By: Kate Quinn
Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld
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“The hidden history of Bletchley Park has been waiting for a master storyteller like Kate Quinn to bring it to life. The Rose Code effortlessly evokes the frantic, nervy, exuberant world of the Enigma codebreakers through the eyes of three extraordinary women who work in tireless secrecy to defeat the Nazis. Quinn’s meticulous research and impeccable characterization shine through this gripping and beautifully executed novel.” (Beatriz Williams, New York Times best-selling author of Her Last Flight)

The New York Times and USA Today best-selling author of The Huntress and The Alice Network returns with another heart-stopping World War II story of three female code breakers at Bletchley Park and the spy they must root out after the war is over.

The year 1940. As England prepares to fight the Nazis, three very different women answer the call to mysterious country estate Bletchley Park, where the best minds in Britain train to break German military codes. Vivacious debutante Osla is the girl who has everything - beauty, wealth, and the dashing Prince Philip of Greece sending her roses - but she burns to prove herself as more than a society girl and puts her fluent German to use as a translator of decoded enemy secrets. Imperious, self-made Mab, product of East End London poverty, works the legendary codebreaking machines as she conceals old wounds and looks for a socially advantageous husband. Both Osla and Mab are quick to see the potential in local village spinster Beth, whose shyness conceals a brilliant facility with puzzles, and soon Beth spreads her wings as one of the Park’s few female cryptanalysts. But war, loss, and the impossible pressure of secrecy will tear the three apart.

The year 1947. As the royal wedding of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip whips post-war Britain into a fever, three friends-turned-enemies are reunited by a mysterious encrypted letter - the key to which lies buried in the long-ago betrayal that destroyed their friendship and left one of them confined to an asylum. A mysterious traitor has emerged from the shadows of their Bletchley Park past, and now Osla, Mab, and Beth must resurrect their old alliance and crack one last code together. But each petal they remove from the rose code brings danger - and their true enemy - closer....

©2021 Kate Quinn (P)2021 HarperCollins Publishers

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Well balanced story

It started a little slow and it took awhile to sort out all the characters but once that happened it was golden from there.
The story has several story lines and just when you thought it was coming to conclusion there is more.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book.

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Thoroughly enjoyed

I really enjoy listening to stories set in during World Wars. The strength of people to endure, serve and help each other at the lowest of times. The weight of women doing what at the time would be considered “mans work” and being fully successful is enlightening. I felt like I knew each of the women in this story. Thoroughly enjoyed!

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Wonderful Story

I loved this book. It was engaging and I enjoyed all the characters. Some reviewers said moving back and forth in time periods was confusing but I didn't - I always knew when it was taking place. I really recommend this book - it's a great story about three very different women working in jobs that were critical and great that they were able to get involved in the war effort. It's got funny, sad, mystery and love! Narrator was wonderful too!

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Accurate, great read

9/28/22 Having just visited Bletchley Park, this book brought to life the daily lives of BP workers. There were so many instances when I said to myself, “Yes, I saw that or experienced that.” So very fun for me!!! Great narration, loved this book!!!

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If you love strong female protagonists…

…then you’ll adore this tale, complete with accents, adversaries, and academics.
Kate Quinn, well done!

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Perfectly read

What an amazing voice! I knew who was speaking among the most chaotic group scenes! Just phenomenal!

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MUST Read!! Loved this book!

Incredible story, very well written. Great characters! I could not stop listening, there was suprises all the time.
it had everything- puzzles, interesting jobs, war, love, friendship, mystery, heartache, fashion, history, movement of woman and life lessons.

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incredible story and performance

This is the best book I have listened to in a long time. The story was fantastic and the characters were so believable. This book tore my heart out and put it back together.

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outstanding

outstanding as always! the author & narrator never disappoint! this was such a different take on Bletchley Park! HIGHLY RECOMMEND

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Absolutely marvelous!

This is quite possibly the best Audible selection I’ve heard this year, and I have listened to dozens. It is a perfect blend of history, intrigue, a fabulous cast of characters and a stellar performance. Bravo.

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