The Codebreakers
Book description
They will dedicate their lives to their country, but no one will ever know...
A compelling story about tenacity and friendship, inspired by the real codebreaking women of Australia's top-secret Central Bureau in WWII. For readers who love Judy Nunn and Kate Quinn.
1943, Brisbane: The war continues to devastate…
Why read it?
1 author picked The Codebreakers as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
The Codebreakers is based on real events and tells the little-known story of the young Australian women who worked with Central Bureau in Brisbane, during the Second World War. Ellie O’Sullivan is recruited from her aviation engineering job to decipher enemy communications. It quickly becomes evident that what happens on the home front – especially in intelligence services – is as important in deciding the outcome of the conflict as are soldiers, aeroplanes, and tanks. If Ellie misses an important code, it could cost thousands of Allied lives. What struck me most about Ellie and her colleagues was how young…
From Belinda's list on women in WW2.
Want books like The Codebreakers?
Our community of 10,000+ authors has personally recommended 100 books like The Codebreakers.
Browse books like The Codebreakers
5 book lists we think you will like!
Interested in Bletchley Park, presidential biography, and World War 1?
10,000+ authors have recommended their favorite books and what they love about them. Browse their picks for the best books about Bletchley Park, presidential biography, and World War 1.