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"My Father's House" by Joseph O'Connor offers a compelling glimpse into the life of Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty, a real-life hero of World War II who risked his life to save thousands of Jews and Allied soldiers in Nazi-occupied Rome. The novel is set against the backdrop of a city under siege, where every action is… Continue reading My Father’s House (Rome Escape Line Trilogy #1) by Joseph O’Connor
I don't know why I waited so long to read this one! If you haven't read this one yet - WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?!?! I don't think I could explain this any better than Goodreads did so I am just going to include the excerpt here: In love we find out who we want… Continue reading The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
I don't read a lot of historical fictions but when I do, I want to invest time in a really good one and Our Narrow Hiding Places by Kristopher Jansma didn't disappoint! This one was the Dutch take on the Nazi occupation. This was about survival and family and secrets. This is told in the… Continue reading Our Narrow Hiding Places by Kristopher Jansma
The Postcard was a great historical fiction, mixed with an autobiographical type story. This one left me shaking my head! THAT ENDING!! I didn't know if I should laugh or cry! The main character received a mysterious postcard with only four names on one side of the postcard. They are: Ephraim, Emma, Noemie, and Jacques.… Continue reading The Postcard by Anne Berest
When a woman discovers a rare book that has connections to her past, long-held secrets about her missing sister and their childhood spent in the English countryside during World War II are revealed. The Secret Book of Flora Lea had a premise that intrigued me right away. It contains bookstores, secrets, and magical realism. All… Continue reading The Secret Book of Flora Lea by Patti Callahan Henry
"The Rose Code" is a must-read for fans of historical fiction. Follow three women as they navigate the challenges of World War II and uncover a deadly secret. Quinn is the master at creating a story and characters based off of true events. If you're a fan of historical fiction, "The Rose Code" is a… Continue reading The Rose Code by Kate Quinn: A Gripping Historical Fiction Novel You Can’t Put Down
This is a WWII story based on a true story that reads like fiction. This is about a quiet book worm type of woman who becomes a famous sniper with a kill record of over 300 kills. This story will suck you in and the details will have you shaking your head in surprise and… Continue reading The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn