The SIlk Code

Paperback Published on: 20/07/2023
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Synopsis

‘The Silk Code had me absolutely hooked… A great storyline full of bravery, trust, love, survival, betrayal and determination.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Based on the true story of ‘Englandspiel’, one woman must race against the clock to uncover a traitor, even if it means losing the man she loves.

England, 1943:

Deciding to throw herself into war work, Nancy Callaghan joins the Special Operations Executive in Baker Street. There, she begins solving ‘indecipherables’ – scrambled messages from agents in the field.

Then Nancy meets Tom Lockwood, a quiet genius when it comes to coding. Together they come up with the idea of printing codes on silk, so agents can hide them in their clothing to avoid detection by the enemy. Nancy and Tom grow close, and soon she is hopelessly in love.

But there is a traitor in Baker Street, and suspicions turn towards Tom. When Nancy is asked to spy on Tom, she must make the ultimate sacrifice and complete a near-impossible mission. Could the man she loves be the enemy?

An utterly gripping and unputdownable WW2 historical fiction novel, perfect for fans of Ella Carey and Ellie Midwood!

Readers LOVE The Silk Code!
‘Characters that you could get into and a storyline that kept you hooked wanting to read on to find out what happened next – my sign of a good book!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A brilliant book, one of Swift’s best. I can’t wait for the next one.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I loved the characters that Deborah Swift crafted… well written and a good mix of historical fiction and mystery.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Really enjoyed this book… [a] fantastic read.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘The depth of research this author does is obvious but she makes it so easily absorbable with characters you either hate or love and a plot that just keeps the pages turning.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘An excellent book on World War 2 history.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Publisher information

  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
  • ISBN: 9780008586829
  • Number of pages: 352
  • Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 22 mm
  • Weight: 240g
  • Languages: English

Customer Reviews

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The SIlk Code
Interesting story, not compelling
An easy to read book but for me it lacked real depth of character or story. I did like that it was based on truth and it was fascinating to learn more abou... READ MORE
Charlotte Wilson
The SIlk Code
Tense and enjoyable
An enjoyable read, easy going with a very brave heroine. Set during WW2 we have the making of an intelligent, bold and dedicated Nancy serving her country.... READ MORE
Romany
The SIlk Code
A truly moving and breath-taking story of intrigue and betrayal.
It's Britain in 1943 and war is raging. Nancy Callaghan moves from Scotland to England in an attempt to forget her two-timing fiancé, and to do her part f... READ MORE
Martin  Paul
The SIlk Code
Emotional, intense WW2 book. grabbed my interest from the beginning.
The Silk code is packed with action, deceit, treason and "Oh My Gosh" moments. The author grabbed my interest from the beginning. I became invested in the ... READ MORE
Trudy Dowling
The SIlk Code
World War Two espionage story
The Silk Code is a World War Two espionage story and features English agents sent to Holland. Nancy leaves her Scottish home and a cheating fiancé to find... READ MORE
Rosie Amber