Books like The Nightingale

This debut novel takes readers on a journey through World War II, revealing the stories of three women whose lives intersect in unexpected ways. New York socialite Caroline Ferriday navigates her world-changing when Hitler’s army invades Poland, while Kasia Kuzmerick, a Polish teenager, becomes deeply involved in the underground resistance movement. Meanwhile, the ambitious German doctor Herta Oberheuser finds herself trapped in a male-dominated Nazi power structure. The lives of these women collide when Kasia is sent to Ravensbrück, a notorious concentration camp for women. This gripping novel brings history to life while exploring themes of love, redemption, and justice.

Amid the champagne vineyards of Northern France during WWII, a newlywed couple and a half-Jewish wife of Maison Chauveau’s chef de cave risk their lives to protect their loved ones and the champagne house. In present-day New York, Liv’s French grandmother shares a tragic story that leads Liv on a road to salvation, straight to Maison Chauveau’s caves. A moving story perfect for Kristin Hannah’s The Nightingale fans.

Experience a heart-wrenching portrayal of the complex relationship between mothers and daughters in this powerful novel. Follow two sisters, Meredith and Nina, as they reconnect after years of living completely different lives. Through the retelling of a Russian fairy tale, the sisters are taken on a journey into their mother's past in war-torn Leningrad, uncovering a dark and terrifying secret that will forever change their family's foundation. Alternating between past and present, this book explores the enduring links between two generations and examines the depth of a mother's love.

A sweeping epic of World War II, Gone to Soldiers vividly recreates the atmosphere of wartime capitals and interweaves the stories of ten remarkable characters. From a war correspondent to a fighter pilot, this novel portrays individuals caught in the conflict of inhuman events. Written with unmatched authority, it is a literary triumph and a landmark volume in the literature of war.

An exhilarating historical novel set in 1960s Florida, telling the story of sugar heiress Beatriz Perez, who risks everything to take back her country after the Cuban Revolution. Recruited by the CIA to infiltrate Fidel Castro's inner circle, she becomes consumed by revenge and desire while caught in the dangerous world of espionage. With the Cold War raging, she must choose between her past and future, including a forbidden affair with a powerful man. But the wrong move could cost her everything – including the island she loves and the man who has stolen her heart.

Set against the backdrop of Los Angeles in 1941, a young woman named Maddie Kern falls in love with Lane Moritomo, her brother's best friend who is the handsome and ambitious son of Japanese immigrants. Their decision to marry, just before the devastating attack on Pearl Harbor, forces them to face the brutal reality of wartime suspicion and hatred. As Lane is interned in a war relocation camp, Maddie sacrifices her dreams of being a renowned violinist and follows him. "Bridge of Scarlet Leaves" by Kristina McMorris is a poignant and evocative novel that skillfully captures one of the most controversial periods in American history, and is a testament to love, forgiveness, and the enduring music of the human spirit.

A heartwarming novel set during World War II, The Innocents by Margery Sharp tells the moving story of a strong bond between a British spinster and an unusual little girl left in her care. Despite being mentally challenged, the child slowly grows under her foster mother's care, only to have her parents return to take her away. An insightful and unsentimental read, this poignant novel will leave readers moved by its touching conclusion.

"Undiscovered Country" is a captivating historical fiction novel that explores the secretive and powerful relationship between Eleanor Roosevelt and Lorena "Hick" Hickok. Based on over 3,000 real letters exchanged between the two women, author Kelly O'Connor McNees gives readers an intimate look into the love that bloomed between Hick and Eleanor, as well as their work on the Arthurdale housing project during the Great Depression. Discover the hidden story behind one of the greatest unknown love affairs in American politics with this thoroughly researched and beautifully written novel.

Step back in time with this captivating novel that takes readers on a journey through the lives of two remarkable women – one battling the realities of wartime London and the other uncovering her story decades later. As Cara Hargraves discovers an old diary and photograph, she becomes fascinated by the young woman in uniform and her hauntingly beautiful words. Set in 1941, Louise Keene’s life had been mapped out for her until she met Flight Lieutenant Paul Bolton and joined the women’s branch of the British Army in the anti-aircraft gun unit. But with war raging and the fear of never seeing Paul again, Louise’s letters go unanswered and she must face the darker side of wartime romance. A must-read for fans of women rising to challenges they could never have predicted.