Three years into the Great War, England’s greatest asset is their intelligence network–field agents risking their lives to gather information, and codebreakers able to crack every German telegram. Margot De Wilde thrives in the environment of the secretive Room 40, where she spends her days deciphering intercepted messages. But when her world is turned upside down by an unexpected loss, for the … the first time in her life numbers aren’t enough.
Drake Elton returns wounded from the field, followed by an enemy who just won’t give up. He’s smitten quickly by the intelligent Margot, but how can he convince a girl who lives entirely in her mind that sometimes life’s answers lie in the heart?
Amid biological warfare, encrypted letters, and a German spy who wants to destroy not just them but others they love, Margot and Drake will have to work together to save themselves from the very secrets that brought them together.
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Number of Love is a suspenseful mystery / love stosry / inspirational novel / historical. I liked the protagonist, Margot., who is a Britich decoder in World War II London, working for the Intelligence service. She is strong and intelligent without being preachy or strident. Margot is incredibly gifted in mathemetics; she sees the entire world in mathematics, even her faith in God. There are unpredictable twists and turns. The book moves quickly enough to hold your interest, but doesn’t skim surfaces. White does a great job with character development, and the reader findss herself/himself rooting for some, eager for justice to be enacted against others who do evil to their fellow man. As far as my extent of knowledge goes, the details of the book, though fiction, are historically accurate. The author obviously did dedicated research for this book. My only quibble with the book is that I have the impression that the author believes that both sides in WWI were morally equal. It is true that none of us are perfect, as Romans 3:23 reminds us! But in WWI, the Germany had invaded and occupied other countries, whose residents were living under the German oppression. Britain and the US entered the war to help free those in need, not to gain anything for ourselves. However, Roseanna White is a gifted writer, and I am looking forward to reading more of her books in the future!
I’m late in the game of getting to this popular new novel by Roseanna White, but it was very worth the time it took me to get it to the top of my TBR pile. I love the fact that there are more novels coming out about WWI. What an unusual heroine! The way her mind worked boggled my own, and I credit Ms. White for the mounds of research she must have done to bring Margot De Wilde and the codebreakers to life. I really liked the hero. I found him dashing and dangerous, yet real. I do admit that it took me a little longer to attach to Margot. At first, I had trouble keeping her and another character’s personalities separated. But with time, the differences between them became clearer, and I liked the way they brought out one another’s strengths and weaknesses. As far as spy novels and novels of intrigue go, it kept me worrying, as it should. This was a well-written novel about an aspect of the WWI I knew very little about.
With the caveat of a definite suspense thread and with violence I did not like, getting into the mind of a killer–if you can’t handle that almost scary part, like I almost couldn’t, then you might want to skip those parts. Other than that, I recommend this book.
This was an unusual read for me, parts of it I loved! And parts of it I hated!
The idea of Margot’s numerical mind reminded me of the movie “A Beautiful Mind” but much less dark, with no insanity in this mathematical mind. Also, it showed a beautiful friendship between two people with extra perception who really understand each other – one with numbers (Margot) and one with sensitivity and anxiety (Dot).
This was an unusual novel for me. I couldn’t speed right through it. I often had to stop and just mull it over, processing all the depths of this beautifully edited gem! For example, on page 106, it says: “For the first time in her life, Margot left an encoded sentence half-decrypted. For the first time in her life, she didn’t really care.” I just had to stop there and marinate, wondering why it was a turning point in her life and what effect this might have on her character development.
Btw, I’m so glad I stopped there and didn’t finish the chapter that night before bed, because it was a little too much on the thriller side for me. I do not like getting inside the mind of a killer. I did not appreciate the suspense at all, as it was not alluded to in the description or marketing.
I was fascinated with how Margot’s mind worked. Being married to a mathematician, I know that the author most likely exaggerated a number mind for this story. But it was still fascinating how detailed she got. I loved how Margot had her own little language with God! I, too, have a special way to communicate with the Lord, mostly with music. The genuine relationship she had with God was done so well. Then when Margot’s mother died, it was so breathtakingly heartbreaking how Margot’s mathematical mind mourned and tuned out the numbers.
I wish the romance in Chapter 16 had happened a little earlier. I thought the romance was supposed to have been the main plot. I’m not sure it really was. As a hopeless romantic, I was always wanting more of the romance.
I loved how both characters were strong in the faith and listening to God’s leading. Then when Margot had a crisis of faith, Drake was so patient and kind with her! And he worked hard to understand her mind and communicate in her language. I don’t know if this was a deliberately subtle allusion to the 5 Love Languages, but it reminded me of it and that we all should be trying to learn our loved ones languages of love.
Favorite quotes:
“She sighed. ‘Another hopelessly proper patient, I see. Very well then, Lieutenant. Your sidearm.’ She handed him a spoon. ‘And your bayonet.’ A knife, presumably to buter the bread she also slid onto his tray. ‘Use them wisely,or I shall strip you of them and submit you to the humiliation of being fed by a woman.’”
“Never in his life had he met anyone quite like Margot De Wilde. Drake took another sip of his tea to give himself time to school his lips. ‘It’s called flirting.’ She stiffened again. ‘But…why?’ ‘Because you’re intelligent. And you’re beautiful. And you’re interesting.’ And baffled, apparently. Which only made her all the more interesting.”
“’I tried flirting with her yesterday, and she calmly informed me that if I didn’t desist immediately, she had no fewer than one hundred and twenty-three ways to make my life miserable, sixty-five percent of which had been field tested and were without fail.’”
(I borrowed this book from the library.)
Wow. This was a story that I just couldn’t get myself to finish in one sitting. I tried and I tried, but I did finish eventually.
I loved the book. It was just finding the time to devote to reading it that kept me away from finishing. Outside watching the cats to keep them from wandering off. This was our weekend trip and devoting time to reading was limited to travel. But finally, I finished it and want to reread it again in one sitting.
It was rich of details and drama, it had me guessing the direction of the story and each time I ended up wrong. The way it cumulated at the end was a moment of ahhh. In addition, I truly appreciate the epilogue.
Margot De Wilde is the sister of the violinist, the one we met in a previous story when he met his wife, Willa. This story is a new series of codebreakers and I found myself fascinated with how well Roseanna could keep her details and facts together. That in itself is what led me to the amazing conclusion to the book.
Margot is a codebreaker and faces loss and heartbreak, while at the same time gaining a friend. There is so much within the story that to create a synopsis outside of the one given on the back of the book is hard. But the number 18 is what is echoed throughout the story, and to understand the number, you will have to read the book.
Excellent book by an excellent author.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review. These are my honest thoughts and opinions.
“Don’t be absurd. One is never greater than twelve.”
“It is when you love the one.”
There is much to like in this first offering of the new The Codebreakers series set in WWI England. The Number of Love is filled with interesting characters, some I liked more than others. Drake Elton is one I very much like. He is a protector by nature with a determined personality, a sharp wit and is not afraid to take risks. I loved how he cared for Dot’s wellbeing and was sensitive to her anxiety issues, always showing kindness and patience. Some may think he was being overprotective but who knows you better than a sibling, right? Only in this case, it took someone who doesn’t relate to others well, thinks in numbers, and shows very little emotion to enlighten him to the strength that was within his sister.
Margot De Wilde is like no young woman Drake has ever met. A friend of Dot’s, she has the ability to look at people and circumstances unencumbered by emotions. Margot was definitely a character I had a hard time connecting with but people are worth getting to know. It takes time and patience. Not everyone has the ability to verbalize their feelings. It’s much harder for some but it doesn’t mean they don’t feel. You have to put aside self and enter into their world, looking for ways to connect with them because in the end you will find a person who very much feels things deeply and has incredible insights on life.
White is adept at drawing detailed word pictures and always has me believing I have been transported back in time and place. I enjoyed the book and recommend it to fans of historical fiction and especially those who want to know more about The Codebreakers in Room 40. I especially enjoyed the author notes at the end of the book clarifying what was actual history. I want to know more about this time in England’s past. 🙂
I wouldn’t normally do this but I emailed the author to ask her why she chose to make her characters Catholic since I couldn’t remember her doing that before. She graciously answered me saying that in Belgium during this time, something like 98% of the people practiced Roman Catholicism. Margot is from Belgium and it was easier to make the Elton’s RC as well, in order to avoid the whole “Can we get married, belonging to different churches?” question.
I was provided a copy of this book by the publisher. All opinions in this review are my own.
As usual, Ms. White has done an excellent job! The characters, the setting, the plot, the romance, the mystery, the intrigue, the history that inspired it all—each aspect is expertly handled. Every time, I read one of Ms. White’s books, I am amazed at just how well she writes, how well everything flows, how quickly and easily I’m drawn into the story and into the characters. There’s not a thing that feels unfinished by the end of the book. Everything is well developed and fits together. I may start out, as I did with Margot, loving her one instant and not so sure about her the next, but by the end, I have come to understand her better and love her all the more because of the vulnerability Ms. White shows in her characters.
And boy, did Ms. White introduce some wonderfully intriguing characters in this book! The same number of characters mentioned in another book by a less skillful author might be too much and too hard to follow, but not so with Ms. White. Each character is smoothly introduced and developed in such a way that gives them a distinctiveness that helps settle each of them uniquely into their place in the story. They feel like real people, not just characters on a page . . . even to the point, that I could not help but hope for a redemptive ending for the villain of the story.
I loved both of the main characters (even though I might have spent some time a bit frustrated with one of them ) and the development of their friendship and relationship. Margot’s struggle to let herself see and feel beyond the logical was real. I loved the unique way that the Lord spoke to her heart showing the depth of both His knowledge of her and His love for her. Drake’s patience and his ability to read people and help them get to the heart of the matter made him a wonderful match for Margot. Ms. White demonstrates, through Drake’s love for Margo, the beauty of a love that is patient, that waits, that knows intimately enough to see the heart behind someone, that gives what is space needed, that steps back when asked, that is willing to selflessly adjust its method of showing love to accommodate how another receives love.
The new supporting characters introduced have most definitely captured my attention, if not my heart. I enjoyed their side stories and I am more than ready to read about any of them who might be featured in the future books of this series. I also adored the cameo appearances of characters I came to love in Ms. White’s Shadows Over England series. They perfectly rounded out the book and satisfied my “epilogue” loving heart!
The mystery captured my mind and most definitely kept me engaged throughout the book. And I loved the spiritual journeys of the characters as they were faced with walking out their faith when it was no longer as easy as it once was for them, as they had to come to terms with grief in their lives while figuring out how to still trust the Lord.
As it is with all of Ms. White’s books I’ve read, I could go on and on about the things I love about The Number of Love, but I will leave off here before I reveal too much. There is so much both to love and contemplate in this book! If you’re looking for a book with depth and hope and characters that feel more like friends by the end, The Number of Love is a must read!
**I received a complimentary copy The Number of Love from the publishers. I was not required to provide a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.
I have yet to read a book by Roseanna M White that I haven’t loved and this was no exception.
Code breaking has always been fascinating to me and this book took me to a new level of admiration. I loved Margot as a heroine. She was so different than any other I have ever read and I could identify with her so much.
The story was fast paced as well as intriguing and it was hard to put the book down to go to bed. There were a few days I was up a little too late reading page after page.
The nuggets of Biblical truth throughout the book just added to the story and spoke to my heart. I cannot wait for the next installment.
DISCLOSURE: I received a complimentary copy from Bethany House. Opinions are mine, alone and are freely given.
I loved this book! The characters are wonderful, it is well written, I learned about WWI, and it has suspense and romance. What isn’t there to love?
Margot is a woman of numbers. I can’t imagine what it would be like to have numbers constantly running through your mind. It makes her a perfect code breaker. Everyday she works on breaking the code on intercepted German intelligence. She is a loner and keeps up emotional walls. It is hard for someone to get inside and when they do, they become someone she treasures. An example is Dot. Dot has her own issues that make it hard to navigate in society. She is an anxious person who has a hard time going outside of her front door. The women understand each other and are amazing friends.
Dot has a handsome brother, Drake, who is a spy. He is working in Spain against the Germans. I loved his adventures. When he is injured and returns home to recover, he and Margot make a formidable team.
This book kept me fascinated from cover to cover. As I stated above, I loved everything about it. I look forward to reading more from this series. This book is Christian fiction, contains non-graphic violence, and sweet romance.
Roseanna’s books are always such a joy to read, and this one was not exception! The Number of Love is brilliantly crafted and so beautifully written and I loved every single page. I love that we got to see Margot again (a little more grown up) and got to know her so much better than we were able to in A Song Unheard. There was (obviously) a lot of talk about math and numbers throughout the book (so not my thing) but it didn’t dampen my ability to understand the story and enjoy the book. I really enjoyed Drake’s character too. It’s a lot of fun having a hero who’s a spy. I can’t wait to see more of how Margot and Drake’s story progresses throughout the rest of this series (because I’m SURE they will appear in the next 2 books at some point). 🙂
I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.
Are numbers her love language?
Honestly, I will read anything Roseanna White publishes, so when The Number of Love became available I was quick to snatch it up. And for not understanding one bit how numbers played a part in Margot’s life, I was delighted with the story.
Margot has a rather complex way of looking at life. Personally, I hate numbers. I was never good in math and to this day cannot keep a balanced checkbook. But the way Rosanna White depicted this character’s quirky ways made numbers more interesting. Not so interesting that I am going to take up becoming a mathematician, but interesting enough to keep my attention all the way through.
I found Margot to be a very guarded character. She has a very specific way of looking at her life as it is constructed with guidelines that she is set up for herself. As with numbers, everything has its place and time. The idea of something new happening seems to put her on edge. I will say that she has quite a cast of characters around her that love her despite how guarded she keeps her self.
There is one aspect of this character that I can relate to. When someone close to her is no longer there, the numbers that she once saw, as a warning or as confirmation that something is OK, leaves. Her ability to gauge people and events through numbers becomes difficult. I could relate to that struggle as that is how it is with music for me. Music is a constant thing running through my mind but after losing two people recently, the music is a struggle to hear. Like Margot, Praying ceases to come easily when grieving and is required to become a conscious effort. I won’t tell you if prayer returns the numbers for her but I know it returned the music for me.
The Number of Love is also has a mystery or two waiting to be solved. Being that it takes place during the great war, also known as World War I, I was intrigued with the Discovery of the various cases that the characters must solve. As a codebreaker, Margot’s job exposes her to the background workings of the Royal Navy and other military branches. While she thinks she is making a discovery in one area, something in the shadows lurks close by. It is more than just Drake’s desire to make a life with her and for her to love him in return. (I love how he gets her attention.)
** The Number of Love was provided by the publisher through CelebrateLit. This review is purely my own thoughts.Roseanna M. White
The Number of Love by Roseanna M. White is the first book in her brand new series The Codebreakers and definitely worth reading if you love inspirational historical romance.
Margot De Wilde loves and thrives doing her job deciphering intercepted messages from the Germans during the Great War, but when she suffers a sudden loss she realizes that it isn’t enough.
She soon teams up with Drake Elton who returns from the field wounded, but the dangers of the war are getting closer and they find that the secrets that brought them together are the very things that are now putting them in danger.
I’m looking forward to reading books in this wonderful series!
I was given an ARC from the author/publisher. All conclusions are mine and mine alone.
My thoughts on Margot’s Story:
I have loved everything I have ever read by Roseanna M. White, and I’ve read everything of hers that I’ve been able to find. They’re marvelous. They are wonderful. You will love them.
Really, I should just go ahead and say go get this book and read it now. You will not want to stop reading. It’s wonderful!
I loved getting to know Margot more. She is someone I can relate to as I’ve always had an affinity for numbers and love solving number puzzles and such. Numbers can also be calming as they are always in a pattern. I can relate to how she sees them everywhere. That is she did see them everywhere until one disaster befell her too many and her life changed forever. And then the numbers stopped. Not the numbers that you see on a page but the numbers inside, the ones that would dance through her head, the voice of God.
As someone who is not Catholic, I don’t have that in common with our main character group in this story, but I could still relate to them on so many levels. It’s all about asking the right questions!
The teaser at the end with who the next Codebreaker book will follow was also a great one. I can’t wait to hear his story and find out what really happened with his pivotal life moment.
WWI is not a time period I am extremely familiar with, especially as it would pertain to those living in England at the time. I knew that they did some horrible things but I never realized that anthrax could possibly have been involved. War is such a different time period. Learning new bits and pieces of history always fascinate me.
Is it asking too much for the next book to be available right now?
Pivotal and key points to me in the story without giving away too much include dealing with grief in a healthy or unhealthy way. We see both in this story. As a nurse and a mental health nurse at that, it is such a great thing to talk about and shed light on. I don’t think that way even on the author’s radar when writing this book but maybe it was. Grief causes us to lose parts of ourselves we didn’t know we needed. It’s how we fill the holes that matter.
Reading is a fun pastime for me. I love that I can escape into a book. The really good books make you a part of the story rather than just a bystander though. This is one of those books. It draws you in and then makes you a character. I related most with Margot. Though I have to admit Drake was also very relatable to me. I really enjoyed meeting his character and learning about him.
Margot turns 18 within the pages of this book. She’s a child forced into adulthood during the war. Although she maintains that she was never truly a child as her mind was never that of a child with her numbers racing through. Life marches on whether we’re ready for it or not and sometimes death comes like a thief with no warning. You’d think during the war she’d be used to that by now.
I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from Celebrate Lit. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC regulations.
The Number of Love, book #1 in the Codebreakers, is set in mainly London 1917, during WWI. I instantly took a strong liking to the main female character, Margo. She was intelligent beyond measure, very opinionated with a wicked wit. She was the only woman in the field of code breaking the enemies messages. The rest of the women were secretaries. But the men respected her to the point of thinking of her as one of them. She had plans to further her education after the war with no plans for marriage or children. Drake was an intelligence agent (or spy) for the allies. They spend a good amount of time together getting to know each other through his sister Dot, who Margo befriends. I was fascinated with Margo’s love for numbers. She counted everything in her going and coming each day, steps, tiles, bricks in a building, stitches in a blouse, etc. God put numbers in her mind that caused her to listen, stop, and pray.
This was an interesting story in the time of war that included secrets, spying, revenge, grief and a touch of romance. Be sure and read the author’s notes in the back. Although fiction, some of the history included was real as well as a few characters.
I received an ebook copy of this book from the publisher through Celebrate Lit but was not required to write a review positive or otherwise.
Three years into the Great War, England’s greatest asset is their intelligence network–field agents risking their lives to gather information, and codebreakers able to crack every German telegram. Margot De Wilde thrives in the environment of the secretive Room 40, where she spends her days deciphering intercepted messages. But when her world is turned upside down by an unexpected loss, for the first time in her life numbers aren’t enough.
Drake Elton returns wounded from the field, followed by an enemy who just won’t give up. He’s smitten quickly by the intelligent Margot, but how can he convince a girl who lives entirely in her mind that sometimes life’s answers lie in the heart?
Amid biological warfare, encrypted letters, and a German spy who wants to destroy not just them but others they love, Margot and Drake will have to work together to save themselves from the very secrets that brought them together.
This was an interesting book. Not only did we get an incite into the workings of the intelligence workings of WWI, but also the inner workings of people with high intelligence and people with phobias. Margot is a genius with a head for numbers. She has no trouble figuring out the codes. But she has trouble communicating with people in everyday things. Drake tries to crack the shell that Margot has erected around herself. She has vowed never to marry or have children because her dream is to be a college professor. The only thing is that in the early 1900’s women definitely did not become college professors. Dot, Drake’s sister, has trouble leaving her apartment. With Margot’s help she is able to go to work on a daily basis.
I thought it took awhile for the mystery to appear. But once it did, I had trouble putting it down.
I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I was not compensated in any way.
I absolutely LOVED this story! Margot de Wilde is a quirky, analytical, genious character. She experiences life through numbers and deals with each experience rationally. Margot works as a codebreaker during The Great War when she feels she’s being led to pray for Agent 18. She sees 18’s everywhere and each time he’s brought to mind, she prays. She’s quite shocked when she discovers who Agent 18 is. And he, Drake Elton is completely intrigued by her. Because Margot values logic over feelings, Drake works to woo her in a manner she’ll appreciate.
Everything about this story is well done. The characters, the setting, the history, I enjoyed it all. Be ready to dive in and read til you turn the last page!
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. A positive review was not required. All opinions expressed are my own.
A riveting start to White’s new series!
I love this author’s books, she is one of my favorite historical romance authors, and I am always eager to read her next book, as was the case with The Number of Love! I loved Margot in A Song Unheard and was absolutely ecstatic when I learned that she would star in the first book of The Codebreakers series! I loved Margot so much, she is just so fun and delightfully real! I liked Drake a lot. And I absolutely loved Drake and Margot on the page together, their banter was always such fun, and their meet-cute was fabulous!
I absolutely loved getting to catch up with some old friends from the Shadows Over England and Ladies of the Manor series, that was fantastic and put the biggest grin on my face! One of my favorite parts of this book was the faith story, which was deep and soul-stirring without being preachy, it grabbed my heart and hasn’t let go! Another thing I love about Roseanna’s books is the historical detail, as soon I open one of her books I am spellbound and swept away into another time and place, which is what I love most about historical fiction, and The Number of Love was no exception! This book is a great read that I very much enjoyed and highly recommend! I am very much looking forward to the next book in the series!
(4 Stars!)
I received an ebook copy of this book from the publisher which did not influence my review in any way. All thoughts and opinions are one hundred percent my own.
Everything about this book was intriguing right from the beginning. I really enjoyed getting to know Margot. She is quite a unique person with numbers floating around in her head all the time. I thought she was brilliant, trustworthy and dedicated to her job. What an exciting life she led decoding secret messages that were vital to the safety of our nation. It amazed me how quickly she was able to decode an encrypted message with numbers that came to her. If only my mind was as brilliant with numbers as Margot. But alas, she is one of a kind and I marveled at her flaws as well as her intellect.
Drake was a wonderful addition to the story with his courage and determination to outsmart the enemy. His attraction to Margot seemed like love at first sight, but how could you not fall in love with her? She is without a doubt a breath of fresh air that explodes with confidence. It is a slow build to a relationship that digs deep into the heart and sees the beauty of God’s love surrounding them.
The exceptional historical facts make the story easy to feel as if you are there. Actually I wanted to follow Margot for just one day. I wanted to know how her mind worked and how she kept her sanity with numbers flying across her mind all the time. The element of espionage escalates the story to an intriguing guessing game. The action is at a great level and figuring out what would happen next was exciting for me.
It is always nice to read how characters grow in their faith and this book is full of inspirational journeys to find God for several characters. There is one particular part in the book that especially spoke to me. Margot goes through something very painful and I liked how she made Margot very vulnerable at this time. I felt like I was able to see beyond the numbers that take over Margot and allowed me to witness a real emotion that only Jesus can heal.
The story is a wonderful journey of growing for Margot and allowing Drake to become an important part of her life. Together they make a great combination of steadfast faith and determination to save their country. This is one of my favorite books from the author and I have to mention how much I appreciate the hard work put into this story to make it as authentic to the time period as possible.
I received copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion.
I am amazed at how much history is in this book. Things I never knew about, or have forgotten from history class. I don’t normally read any war books, except for the Civil War, simply because it’s not historical enough for me, but I decided to give Roseanna a try and started with the previous series, Shadows Over England and truly enjoyed them.
This is the first book in the Codebreakers series and I have enjoyed this one as well. Catching up on some of the characters from the Shadows Over England couples was nice.
The heroine, Margot De Wilde, started out in the previous series at about the age of fourteen, while in this book she is seventeen going on eighteen. She meets our hero, Drake Elton, while leaving her supervisor’s office. Drake has brought his sister to interview for a secretarial job so she can support herself while he is away “at University” in Spain. Margot will not tell Drake her name and they share a little banter while his sister Dorothea, Dot, has her interview and sparks fly. Drake is very taken with Margot and she is determined not to get involved with any man for many more years. Margot wants to go to college and have a career.
Margot is a codebreaker and Drake, unknown to his sister, is an Intelligence man, or spy for England working out of Spain where his grandfather believes he is attending the University. Drake becomes injured and is sent home to recuperate at his sister’s apartment. While recuperating, Drake must find out who is following him and why he is being followed. He also tries to woo Margot in the hopes they will some day marry.
I won this book in an online giveaway and was not required to leave a positive review.
The Number of Love by Roseanna M. White is the first book in her Codebreakers series. World War 2 has always interested me. So, a story about a female codebreaker during that time in history was a must read. Ms. White did not disappoint. She wove such a wonderful story along with facts, and history that I couldn’t put the book down until it was completely read. Margot De Wilde loves numbers; they speak to her as a friend. She is recruited to help the Admiralty in Room 40 as a codebreaker. There she meets Drake Elton, an agent in the field. Together they must solve the hardest puzzle of their life. The way Drake was able to empathize with Margot was great. He didn’t try to change her, he just loved her and encouraged her to be herself. No pressure, just take all the time she needed. I don’t know how Ms. White was able to write such an outstanding book about numbers. I would never have been able to keep it all straight. This story has everything you could want for in a fiction story – London, spies, suspense, intrigue and of course a sweet romance. I can’t wait for the next book!
I received this book from the author in exchange for my honest review.
I wish I could give this more than five out of five stars. Reading about someone who thinks in numbers was so fascinating. I loved Margot and her friend Dot. They both had obstacles to overcome. It is so cool how people can come up with so many codes. I love that Drake was able to show Margot how he really felt in a way she could understand. I received a copy of this book from Celebratelit for a fair and honest opinion that I gave of my own free will.