A Novel of World War II, Codebreakers,
and Mother-Daughter Relationships
REBECCA'S REVIEW:
"What do you know? And what does it mean?'
The two most basic questions that every codebreaker should remember to ask themselves, and yet . . . more often than not the answers lead to more extensive inquiry. Dinah Kendall's rising stress level was a testament to the enormous responsibility that even entry level employees of the federal government's Office of Strategic Services felt and experienced on a daily basis, especially when . . .
Years earlier, and initially unknown to Dinah, her mother had worked in Washington, D. C. during the Great War. Lillian Kendall's contributions within an elite team of codebreakers had eventually diminished into a small journal chronicling her story, in code of course, which she had deemed lost some years earlier. Through a series of providential circumstances, mother and daughter become intertwined in a critical situation with potential global repercussion, one in which time is most certainly not on their side.
Brimming with national history, iconic characters, and a story that just keeps on giving and taking, this fine example of historical fiction flows with the ease of an expensive pen, allowing readers to peek behind the curtain of national intelligence in an era when even family members kept secrets.
"The future was a cipher for everyone, really, a jumble of unknowns. Maybe all she had to do was gather the courage to begin."
*I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book that I received from Baker Publishing through Interviews and Reviews. The opinions stated above are entirely my own.
"What do you know? And what does it mean?'
The two most basic questions that every codebreaker should remember to ask themselves, and yet . . . more often than not the answers lead to more extensive inquiry. Dinah Kendall's rising stress level was a testament to the enormous responsibility that even entry level employees of the federal government's Office of Strategic Services felt and experienced on a daily basis, especially when . . .
Years earlier, and initially unknown to Dinah, her mother had worked in Washington, D. C. during the Great War. Lillian Kendall's contributions within an elite team of codebreakers had eventually diminished into a small journal chronicling her story, in code of course, which she had deemed lost some years earlier. Through a series of providential circumstances, mother and daughter become intertwined in a critical situation with potential global repercussion, one in which time is most certainly not on their side.
Brimming with national history, iconic characters, and a story that just keeps on giving and taking, this fine example of historical fiction flows with the ease of an expensive pen, allowing readers to peek behind the curtain of national intelligence in an era when even family members kept secrets.
"The future was a cipher for everyone, really, a jumble of unknowns. Maybe all she had to do was gather the courage to begin."
*I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book that I received from Baker Publishing through Interviews and Reviews. The opinions stated above are entirely my own.
BackCover Blurb:
In the heart of the US capital, Dinah Kendall's role for the Office of Strategic Services isn't the thrilling espionage career she dreamed of. Instead, she spends her days crafting rumors aimed at undermining Axis morale. As Dinah navigates her duties, she uncovers a startling revelation: Her mother, Lillian, was once a codebreaker, cracking military ciphers during the Great War alongside some of the nation's most brilliant minds. The deeper Dinah dives into her mother's past, the more secrets come to light--including the heavy cost of high-stakes codebreaking.
Lillian, though resolute in her decision to avoid war work, reluctantly enters the fray when old friends in Washington, DC, seek her expertise. Both mother and daughter find themselves working behind the scenes--and working together--to support the Allied cause. But just when Dinah begins to excel in her new position, everything she's worked so hard to obtain comes crashing down around her. Caught in a web of intrigue and unsure who to trust, she must piece together the truth in time to confront the shadowy threat that could compromise the impending D-Day invasion.
A compelling World War I and World War II home front novel inspired by true stories of codebreakers and OSS agents. Courage, danger, and a mother-daughter bond interweave in this compelling historical tale that will appeal to readers of Sarah Sundin and Madeline Martin.
In the heart of the US capital, Dinah Kendall's role for the Office of Strategic Services isn't the thrilling espionage career she dreamed of. Instead, she spends her days crafting rumors aimed at undermining Axis morale. As Dinah navigates her duties, she uncovers a startling revelation: Her mother, Lillian, was once a codebreaker, cracking military ciphers during the Great War alongside some of the nation's most brilliant minds. The deeper Dinah dives into her mother's past, the more secrets come to light--including the heavy cost of high-stakes codebreaking.
Lillian, though resolute in her decision to avoid war work, reluctantly enters the fray when old friends in Washington, DC, seek her expertise. Both mother and daughter find themselves working behind the scenes--and working together--to support the Allied cause. But just when Dinah begins to excel in her new position, everything she's worked so hard to obtain comes crashing down around her. Caught in a web of intrigue and unsure who to trust, she must piece together the truth in time to confront the shadowy threat that could compromise the impending D-Day invasion.
A compelling World War I and World War II home front novel inspired by true stories of codebreakers and OSS agents. Courage, danger, and a mother-daughter bond interweave in this compelling historical tale that will appeal to readers of Sarah Sundin and Madeline Martin.
Bethany House Publishing, June, 2025
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