The Unquiet Translator

The Bletchley Park Chronicles, Book 1

By: Deb Stratas

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

February 1941. Violet Grey, a gifted linguistics student, is shattered by the loss of her younger brother in a London air raid—an accident her sister blames on her. When an unexpected summons draws her into the secretive world of Bletchley Park, Violet escapes the sadness at home, and is thrust into the relentless pressure of Hut 3, translating intercepted German messages in silence and secrecy. Haunted by guilt and struggling to find her footing, she slowly rebuilds herself through the quiet strength of new friendships and the steady presence of mathematician William Granger.

But danger lurks even within the walls of Britain’s codebreaking headquarters. A suspicious colleague, a breach in protocol, and the unwanted attentions of a predatory billet host push Violet to her limits. As tensions rise and betrayal threatens national security, she must confront not only the enemy without, but the grief and self-doubt that threaten to undo her from within. The Unquiet Translator is a stirring tale of resilience, forgiveness, and finding one’s voice in a world where every word—and every silence—matters.

From the author of the popular Kingston Sisters series: The War Twins of London, A Burning London Sky, The Code Girl from London, and Christmas with the Kingston Girls!