"1930s, Poland. We hold our breath as the gears turn, waiting to see if years of work have paid off. The operator looks at me with tears in his eyes. He nods his head. We’ve done it. The code has been broken. But with war brewing, will it be enough to save us?
After graduating as the first and only woman on her university course, orphan Beata is set on joining the Polish Cipher Bureau. She’s determined to save her country from invasion by cracking the Enigma code. But, as the Germans close in, Beata and her team need help…
Meeting with British intelligence, Beata passionately describes her work: and catches the bright, sparkling eyes of one of the agents, Harry. His excitement about her efforts with Enigma and how vital it is for all their futures makes her more determined than ever to do what’s right.
But those stolen moments might be their last. Any hope of preventing war is dashed as gunfire rings across the rooftops and boots sound on the cobblestones. The Nazis have made it to the city. Beata and Harry must flee.
With their duties tearing them in different directions, their only hope is to reunite at the home of British codebreakers, Bletchley Park. But carrying the final key to the Enigma code, and with the Nazis close on her tail, can Beata keep the secrets she holds safe and turn the tide of the war? And will she ever see Harry again?"
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I am becoming a fan of historical fiction and particularly from this era. Here we have a fantastic story which is inspired by the true story of the Polish mathematicians who worked on the Enigma code. I had no idea about how much these brave and brilliant Polish were instrumental in the cracking of this code so this was a revelation to me and whilst this is a work of fiction, there are lots of events that actually happened.
This is a really well written book that flows perfectly and with a good pace. The characters are so well developed with interesting back stories. I would love to have learned more about what Harry was doing in France; maybe this could be another book???
I really enjoyed the story - it was full of suspense, heartbreak, bravery - and the way Gosia sucks you into the lives of the characters and their situation is an art and I was hooked from start to finish.
Highly recommended to lovers of historical fiction and many thanks to the author, Bookouture and NetGalley for enabling me to read and share my thoughts of this riveting book.
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Read my review of The Polish Wife also by Gosia Nealon
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