A thrilling mystery adventure set in Bletchley Park at the start of World War II, based on true historical events.
Twelve-year-old Robyn has grown up in Bletchley Park, where her father works as a driver. When she's not at school, there's nothing she likes more than helping her dad in the garages.
Then the war begins and everything at Bletchley changes.
Robyn is assigned to help with the carrier pigeons that take messages to the Allies. But first, she must sign the Official Secrets Act and is ordered not to leave the grounds of the park. While Bletchley is buzzing with people recruited for the war effort and all eyes are on the skies, Robyn becomes convinced that there's something sinister going on within Bletchley Park itself.
Together with her friends Mary and Ned, Robyn resolves to uncover the enemy in their midst . . .
A gripping wartime story, perfect for fans of Phil Earle, Robin Stevens, Lesley Parr and Hilary McKay.
Inspired by true events! Rhian's great-aunt worked at Bletchley Park as a code breaker during the war and later as a spy. The removal of priceless artwork from London during the war to protect it from falling into Nazi hands is also based on fact.The story focuses on the experiences of young people working as apprentices at Bletchley Park during 1939 and 1940, exploring the realities of life for children in wartime Britain.Full of positive female role models, the book highlights the way the war changed the aspirations of young women in Britain.Rhian is an experienced speaker for events centred around Bletchley Park, empathy and our World War II history.Combining the friendship and fun of Enid Blyton's classic Famous Five stories with an accessible contemporary style, perfect for fans of Phil Earle's When the Sky Falls, Natasha Farrant's Voyage of the Sparrowhawk and books from Hilary McKay and Lesley Parr.