Book Blurb
The Toughest Puzzle She'll Have to Solve
Might Be the Wishes of Her Own Heart
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 German telegrams for hints of the enemy's plans. 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, she discovers for the first time in her life that 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 quick and brainy Margot, but soon the dangers of the war draw ever closer.
Margot and Drake will have to team up to save themselves from the very secrets that brought them together.
My thoughts:
The Number of Love was one of my most anticipated reads of 2019 but boy did I get more than I anticipated! I knew the book would be terrific because Ms. White's writing is always impressive. I will say that this is one of the most compelling novels that I have ever read.
I absolutely loved the young and brilliant Margo De Wilde who deciphers intercepted messages during WW1 in Room 40 which was a highly secretive British Intelligence Organization. Margo is a mathematical genius who tends to have an analytical mind which made her interesting to me. It was refreshing to find a character during that time period who was less interested in finding a husband than other girls her age. That's not to imply that she is unfeeling because she is a loving daughter and sister. The fact that she was highly respected and an asset in what was typically a male dominated profession added my love of this book.
Drake Elton added a bit of humor to the storyline and his interactions with Margot were some of my favorites as they become better acquainted. It's not all fun and games for Drake though since he is a spy and his life is in danger. I loved his relationship with his sister who is a complicated young lady but one who I really liked.
There are just so many things to love about this book, from reconnecting with characters from the authors previous books to meeting new and exciting ones in this book. I loved the fast-paced and riveting storyline and the fact Ms. White clearly does her research. It will be hard to wait for the next book in the series to be released but in the meantime, I will read this one again. I highly recommend this book to fans of historical fiction or anyone who loves a well written fantastic novel.
I received a complimentary copy from the publisher but was under no obligation to post a positive review. All opinions are my own.
About the author
Roseanna M. White is a bestselling, Christy Award nominated author who has long claimed that words are the air she breathes. When not writing fiction, she’s homeschooling her two kids, editing, designing book covers, and pretending her house will clean itself. Roseanna is the author of a slew of historical novels that span several continents and thousands of years. Spies and war and mayhem always seem to find their way into her books…to offset her real life, which is blessedly ordinary. She and her family make their home in the beautiful mountains of West Virginia. You can learn more about her and her stories at www.RoseannaMWhite.com
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