“Women in particular often change the world quietly, without recognition. But we’re doing what needs to be done and doing it well. That’s all that matters.”
Take a trip back in time to a little-known piece of history of WWI and WWII codebreaking and espionage. Based on real people, places, and actions in the United States war offices, it is a story filled with twists, turns, and puzzles that you will find unforgettable. The role of women is especially highlighted, giving recognition to soon-forgotten heroes of the war. I love that Amy Lynn Green always does thorough research and presents an engaging writing style in proper historical context. Another smash hit from this talented author!
*I received a complimentary copy of this e-book from NetGalley and Bethany House Publishers. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

In THE CODEBREAKER’S DAUGHTER, AMY LYNN GREEN crosses seamlessly between the first and second world wars in a story full of intrigue, danger, codebreaking and espionage, as rhe characters work to win the war by any means possible, including the breaking down of the enemy’s morale.
We see how Dinah Kendall has not only learnt to pick a lock from her locksmith father, but is also showing promise of following in her mother’s footsteps in developing a prowess for codebreaking…..….
Dinah gets a job “spying on the spies”in her hometown of Gettysberg, which stands her in good stead when she is employed by the OSS in Washington…….
From 1917 to 1919 we see Lilian, with her friend Margot, employed at Riverbank by the eccentric George Fabyan, together with the famous codebreaking duo, Elizebeth and William Friedman……
I like to see the rather rocky relationship between Dinah and Lillian improve under the loving encourageent of father and husband, Roger Kendall…….
It is a beautifully written book whose story takes place against the reality of the two world wars that affected, not only America, but the whole world……..
I highly recommend this interesting and inspiring read to anyone who enjoys this genre.
I was given a free copy of the book by NetGalley from Bethany House Publishers. The opinions in this review are completely my own.

Do we want people to know us and appreciate us for what we do or who we are?

Identity is at the core of this fantastic historical fiction spotlighting a mother and daughter and their triumphs and challenges of working behind the scenes of wartime intelligence.

Green excels at describing the experiences of two women, Lillian and Dinah, and spotlights the challenges each faced in their time, revealing their personalities and contrasting the differences in the intelligence community between both wars. Some of this revelation is accomplished through narrative and some is accomplished through epistolary elements, but both serve to connect the past and present.

Under ‘normal’ circumstances, the mother-daughter relationship is complex; there’s so much emotion and drama involved as daughters venture into adulthood, so I was curious to see how this dynamic would change with both women involved in something they can’t talk about to anyone. I discovered how Lillian’s career strongly influenced her motherhood, and not being a mother, I was surprised to learn that it wasn’t as fulfilling for Lillian as she and I had expected.

Green held my attention with her little-known historical facts and details.

My takeaways: Empathy is an important addition to our relationship-building toolkit. Communication is key.

I was gifted this copy by Bethany House and NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a review.

Review coming soon. Thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the advance review copy. Opinions are fully mine.