"The Riddle of the Labyrinth" by Margalit Fox tells the riveting tale of the quest to decode Linear B—an ancient script found on tablets in Crete which confounded linguists for decades. This narrative weaves through history from the Bronze Age to the 20th century, spotlighting key figures like Arthur Evans, who unearthed the tablets, and Michael Ventris, an amateur who cracked the code, only to die mysteriously soon after. The book pays special homage to Alice Kober, whose unsung yet invaluable work paved the way for the script’s decipherment. Fox constructs a compelling detective story that extends beyond linguistics into the realms of history, cryptology, and personal dramas.