The Paper Birds

Set during World War II, The Paper Birds follows Gemma Sullivan as she begins a secretive and intense codebreaking role in a covert office in Mimico, Ontario, under the guidance of an eccentric supervisor trained at Bletchley Park. As Gem becomes deeply involved in wartime intelligence work and navigates personal relationships, she discovers the profound sacrifices made by women in the war effort. The novel explores themes of secrecy, collaboration, and love amidst the backdrop of Canada's little-known contributions to codebreaking during the war.