The Codebreaker’s Daughter is the first book
I’ve read by author Amy Lynn Green.
I wanted to read it because I enjoy World War II historical novels,
along with mystery and intrigue.
The Codebreaker’s Daughter tells the story of Lillian
Kendall and her daughter Dinah Kendall, and takes place in 1917 during the
Great War and 1944 during World War II. It’s
a story about mothers and daughters and how they impact and influence each other’s
lives. It’s about trying to overcome difficult
circumstances and live a good, decent, and meaningful live. It’s about two ordinary women, living in extraordinary
and critical times for our Country and the world. It’s about doing important work and striving
to do it well. It’s about marriage and caring
for and being there for your spouse and family.
It’s about lifelong friendships that endure over many seasons. It’s about making choices and experiencing
the consequences, both good and bad.
The book was different than I expected. Yes, it takes place in WWI and WWII and involves
codebreaking, espionage, and helping with the war effort. But underlying it all are the relationships
and lives of the characters as the grow and change over the years.
My favorite character was Roger Kendall, the husband of
Lillian. He was the steady and loving husband
and father that undergirded and supported his wife and daughter. I enjoyed the friendships Lillian had with Elizebeth
and Margot.
The Codebreaker’s Daughter is a slow-paced
novel. While it does have mystery and
intrigue, the main-focus is the characters and their stories. About twenty percent into the storyline my
interest picked up more as the story focused on the work the women were doing
to help in the war effort.
While the story unraveled slowly, there were some real
gems in the book. Thoughts and insights
from the characters that were thought-provoking and meaningful.
If you like World Word II historical fiction, mystery, intrigue,
relationships, and stories that focus on the characters behind the historical backdrop,
you may want to read Amy Lynn Green’s newest novel The Codebreaker’s
Daughter. I look forward to reading
more of this author’s work in the future.
I would like to thank Bethany House Publishers and NetGalley
for the opportunity to read a complimentary copy of The Codebreaker’s
Daughter by Amy Lynn Green.
I was under no obligation to give a favorable review.
