The Secret Keeper

by Genevieve Graham

From USA TODAY and internationally bestselling author Genevieve Graham comes a gripping World War II novel about two sisters who join the war effort--one as a codebreaker and the other as a pilot--and the secrets that threaten to tear them apart. Perfect for fans of The Rose Code and The Nightingale.

Twin sisters Dot and Dash Wilson share many things, and while they are practically inseparable, they are nothing alike. Dot is fascinated by books, puzzles, and Morse code, a language taught to both girls by their father, a WWI veteran. Dash's days are filled with fixing engines, dancing with friends, and dreaming of flying airplanes. Almost always at their side is their best friend Gus--until war breaks out and he enlists in the army, deploying to an unknown front.

Determined to do their duty, both girls join the WRENS, Dash as a mechanic and Dot as a typist. Before long, Dot's fixation on patterns and numbers takes her from HMCS Coverdale, a covert listening and codebreaking station working with Bletchley Park in England, to Camp X, a top-secret spy school. But when personal tragedy strikes the family, Dot's oath of secrecy causes a rift between the sisters.

Eager to leave her pain behind, Dash jumps at the opportunity to train as a pilot with the Air Transport Auxiliary, where she risks her life to ferry aircraft and troops across the battlefields of Europe. Meanwhile Dot is drawn into the Allies' preparations for D-Day. But Dot's loyalties are put to the test once more when someone close to her goes missing in Nazi-occupied territory. With everyone's eyes on Operation Overlord, Dot must use every skill at her disposal to save those she loves before it's too late.

Inspired by the real-life stories of women in World War II, The Secret Keeper is an extraordinary novel about the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood and the light of courage during the darkest of nights.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 198219698X
• ISBN13: 9781982196981
• Release Date: April 2024
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.1" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

World war ll / Canada

Excellant Excellent Story...full of wartime adventure and the strength of Canada's women in their efforts to help during World War ll . The story is about the lives of Twin Sisters...who are very smart..each in their own way..one more out going ...and bit of a dare devil..the other more quiet, reserved, always in the background..not needing to be noticed. The story takes your through their young lives..and sets the stage for what happens as they graduate school and at 18..make grown up decisions..about how they can help in the war effort. Each sister possesses her own distinct set of outstanding abilities..that lead them to very different paths of service and what they contribute for their Country. A Beautifully told story of the sisters love for each other and their very close knit family. This story captures all the Emotional side of their separation, the Physical toll , and the unbreakable bond between them. As one sister is in a branch of the Wrens..she succeeds in top secret codebreaking..and has signed a 40 year oath to NEVER talk about or reveal anything of what went on in her camp and her job..as everyone was considered a secret spy...and to reveal a word of it..was considered Treason..punishable by Firing Squad. Sadly...tragedy hits home...a heartbreaking conflict separates the sisters...as the burden of being secretive... causes one sister to stay away from the family....at a most tragic heartbreaking time. I loved this story..so beautifully told..I loved the rich detail of the sisters different personalities, the resilience of the both of them..the love and loyalty they had for one another. It was expertly researched...it was Emotional and Educational and just kept you wanting more ! I loved it to the very end..but hated that the story was over. ! All of 5 stars..and even more..if it were possible. Excellent read.! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟