THE BLETCHLEY RIDDLE

Louis Hill and Georgina Jane narrate chapters featuring two British siblings who are doing unique sleuthing during WWII. Hill portrays serious 19-year-old Jakob, who is consumed with finding solutions to Germany's Enigma codes at Bletchley Park. While Hill portrays Jakob's straightforward focus, he hints at how his work distracts him from his grief over the loss of his mother, whom he believes to be dead. Georgina Jane narrates the chapters focused on spunky, adventurous 14-year-old Lizzie, who refuses to accept this reality and is determined to learn her mother's whereabouts. Jane depicts Lizzie's excitement at turning up clues, while Hill shows Jakob's continual doubts. Finally, they learn how their skills complement each other. At the story's end, the authors energetically deliver historical background and acknowledgements. S.W. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: OCTOBER 2024]