I have always enjoyed Amy Lynn Green's books, but The Codebreaker's Daughter is by far my favorite. This dual timeline novel tells the story of Lillian Kendall's life and her work as a codebreaker in WWI; and the life of her daughter, Dinah, who was trying to serve her country in her own way during WWII. The true historical characters are well-portrayed alongside their fictional counterparts. The themes of mental health and overcoming insecurities are developed as we come to know the characters better and as the intrigue intensifies. Determining whom to trust while working in intelligence and special operations is not an easy task. Ulterior motives abound, even where least anticipated.

I am grateful to have received a complimentary copy of The Codebreaker's Daughter from Bethany House via NetGalley without obligation. All opinions expressed here are 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 as 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.

The Codebreaker's Daughter, by Amy Lynn Green, is a Christian historical fiction story that takes place in Washington DC during WWII. This story focuses on Dinah as she moves to Washington DC to take a job as a codebreaker. The story also gives background information on Dinah's mother and her friends. I enjoyed how the story points out that women and men were able to help with war efforts on US soil in such a way that greatly affected the war results. I appreciate the information about how emotionally challenging this job was. Since the job was a secret position, those working the job could not talk about what they did and the men were looked down upon since they were not overseas fighting. This is a nicely written story that drew me in right from the beginning and held my attention to the very end.

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"What do you know? And what does it mean?'

The two most basic questions that every codebreaker should remember to ask themselves, and yet . . . . more often than not the answers lead to more extensive inquiry. Dinah Kendall's rising stress level was a testament to the enormous responsibility that even entry level employees of the federal government's Office of Strategic Services felt and experienced on a daily basis, especially when . . . .

Years earlier, and initially unknown to Dinah, her mother had worked in Washington, D. C. during the Great War. Lillian Kendall's contributions within an elite team of codebreakers had eventually diminished into a small journal chronicling her story, in code of course, which she had deemed lost some years earlier. Through a series of providential circumstances, mother and daughter become intertwined in a critical situation with potential global repercussion, one in which time is most certainly not on their side.

Brimming with national history, iconic characters, and a story that just keeps on giving and taking, this fine example of historical fiction flows with the ease of an expensive pen, allowing readers to peek behind the curtain of national intelligence in an era when even family members kept secrets.

"The future was a cipher for everyone, really, a jumble of unknowns. Maybe all she had to do was gather the courage to begin."

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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 ebook from NetGalley and Bethany House Publishers. All thoughts and opinions are my own.