The Rose Code

Praise for The Rose Code: 'Epic in every way, brilliantly researched, beautifully written, and completely unputdownable' Jenny Ashcroft, author of Meet Me in Bombay 'An intricate play of love, loss, betrayal and redemption, Kate Quinn's novel is every bit as complex and fascinating as the codes being broken at Bletchley Park... Impossibly gripping from start to finish' Celia Rees, author of Miss Graham's War '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 'Quinn's page-turning narrative is enhanced by her richly drawn characters ... and by the fascinating code-breaking techniques, which come alive via her historical detail' Publishers' Weekly 'The Rose Code is everything you love about an unputdownable novel and more... An unforgettable war story to be sure, but also a tale of friendship, fortitude, and forgiveness' Susan Meissner 'Capturing the events and mores of the times, this character-driven fiction is engaging and absorbing' CHOICE 'Weaving real-life and fiction, Quinn's storytelling is compelling and masterful' WOMAN 'This comes highly recommended... fascinating storylines, history and intriguing characters... it truly is an epic read' MY WEEKLY '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' Fiona Davis 'A tour de force . . . vibrant characters and pulse-pounding suspense combine in a riveting tale destined to be a book-club favourite. I absolutely loved it' Kristina McMorris 'The Rose Code is a firecracker of a novel' Elise Hooper

Kate Quinn is a native of southern California. She attended Boston University, where she earned a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Classical Voice. A lifelong history buff, she has written four novels in the Empress of Rome Saga, and two books in the Italian Renaissance detailing the early years of the infamous Borgia clan. All have been translated into multiple languages. She and her husband now live in Maryland with two black dogs named Caesar and Calpurnia.