"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 bestselling author of Her Last Flight
"The Rose Code is everything you love about an unputdownable novel and more. In her signature fashion, Kate Quinn expertly and vividly breaks wide open the secret world of Bletchley Park's remarkable codebreakers. An unforgettable war story to be sure, but also a tale of friendship, fortitude, and forgiveness. Utterly satisfying." -Susan Meissner, bestselling author of The Nature of Fragile Things
"A knockout of a story, written by the reigning queen of historical fiction. Quinn's trio of heroines practically leap off the page in this stunning novel, which melds spy hunting with love stories that will stir your soul. A book for the ages." -Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author of The Lions of Fifth Avenue
"Kate Quinn does it again! This rollicking tale of espionage and female solidarity is a tour de force that will make you laugh and cry at the same time. For the quirky, complicated and unforgettable women of Bletchley Park, beneath the lipstick and lace lurks a gritty life of danger and daring. From frantic efforts to decode Nazi messages to the consequences of treason and secret keeping in the post war jubilation, there's never a dull moment. The Rose Code is pure genius and Quinn's best... so far."
-Stephanie Dray, New York Times Bestselling author of The Women of Chateau Lafayette
"Quinn (The Huntress) returns to WWII in this immersive saga. [Her] page turning narrative is enhanced by her richly drawn characters and by the fascinating code breaking techniques, which come alive via Quinn's extensive historical detail. This does not disappoint." -Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"Quinn writes with an immediacy and level of detail that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. Her latest is a deft blend of romance, mystery, and suspense that will appeal to lovers of those genres, and to her many fans." -Library Journal (starred review)
By turns heartbreaking, fascinating, and mysterious, Quinn's latest historical novel is likely to turn up on 2021 best lists." -Booklist (starred review)
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