Anna Jensen

What did you do in the war Granny?
I have been fascinated by cryptography used during WWII for a long while. I loved this book that is dual time, recounting Grandma Alice during the war at a secret place in Britain where she decodes vital transmissions. The modern time tells of a visit by granddaughter Rosie as she tries to uncover what Alice really did because Alice never talks about it.
The journey that Alice takes from the first crossword puzzle in The Times, unfolds naturally and gives interesting details into code breaking and every day lives of the girls who would help in the war effort. “In this invisible war, she was not just a backroom girl with a helpful brain, lending a hand when allowed; in this conflict, every decision she took made an impact, rippled beyond herself.”
I would love to visit Bletchly Park sometime but this foray into the past reveals an intriguing story of what it must have been like for one of the code breakers during a critical time. The more recent timeline shows how a secret, long buried can bring generations together.
Totally absorbing story, well worth the read.
*I received a complimentary copy of this ebook from the author. I was not required to post a favorable review. All opinions are my own.*… (plus d'informations)