The
story of the World War 2 de-coders of Bletchley Park continues to fascinate.
How did Mair Thomas, a musician brought up in the Welsh valleys, find herself
in the rarefied atmosphere of Hut Six, surrounded by hundreds of others, all desperately
trying to break the German Enigma Code?
Sworn
to secrecy and working in cramped and uncomfortable conditions, Mair discovered
her degree in German and Music was just what was needed. Drawn from the public
schools and Oxbridge her background was very different to that of most of her
colleagues and she didn’t immediately fit in. This captivating memoir unpacks
her daily life and explores the relationships she built.
My Secret Life in Hut Six provides a fascinating
insight into one woman's battle against Nazi Germany vividly capturing an era
of danger, strain and day to day difficulties that were brightened occasionally
by visits from the top brass, such as Winston Churchill.
About the author:
Gethin Russell Jones combines being a Baptist Pastor with a prolific
writing career, and is a columnist for the Plain Truth and IDEA magazine. He
has written several books
Lion Hudson (New Holland) - $24.99
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