Enigma by Robert Harris
This gripping novel is set during the heart of World War II, focusing on the intense and secretive efforts of Bletchley Park's codebreakers in Britain. The story revolves around a brilliant but troubled mathematician who is drawn into a web of espionage, personal betrayal, and moral ambiguity as he races against time to crack the Nazis' seemingly unbreakable Enigma code. With the fate of the war hanging in the balance, his work becomes a desperate bid to turn the tide of conflict and save countless lives. The narrative masterfully blends historical fact with fiction, offering a thrilling insight into one of the war's most clandestine battles—the battle of wits and intelligence.
The 5886th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1995
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 336-464
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)