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The Codebreaker's Daughter
Christian historical fiction
The Codebreaker's Daughter
During World War II, Dinah Kendall works for the OSS crafting rumors to undermine Axis morale and chafes at a role far less glamorous than the espionage she imagined. She discovers that her demanding mother, Lillian, was once a World War I codebreaker and that the older woman's silence hides both extraordinary work and painful consequences. When Dinah is implicated in suspicious activity threatening preparations for D-Day, mother and daughter must use their very different experiences to uncover the truth. Inspired by real intelligence work, this dual-era historical novel combines codebreaking, propaganda, family tension, and women operating behind the scenes of two world wars.
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World War I and World War II espionage/codebreaking; propaganda operations; suspicious activities causing accusations of disloyalty; family secrets; threat to the impending D-Day invasion; wartime stress and danger; Christian faith.
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Honeyed Earl Grey
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- Garnish: Citrus peel, herb, or fruit from the recipe, if applicable.
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French 75
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A slow-sipping glass of wine suits a reading mood full of secrets and intrigue.
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- 1 oz gin
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- 1/2 oz simple syrup ↗
- 3 oz brut sparkling wine
- Ice for shaking ↗
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- Garnish: Lemon twist.
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