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Lady Flyer

Recommended for historical fiction readers who enjoy both the WWII home front setting and learning about real-life remarkable women.
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The Berlin Letters: A Cold War Novel

Fans of codebreaker and espionage-centered historical fiction, like Kate Quinn’s The Rose Code or Ariel Lawhon’s Code Name Hélène, will find much to appreciate here.
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Daughters of Shandong

This wartime story of perseverance and hardship is engaging from beginning to end, and Chung sensitively but vividly captures the complexities of the mother-daughter bond in a culture that places its highest value on men.
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The American Daughters

This thought-provoking novel will be a great conversation starter for book groups, both as compelling historical fiction and as an exploration of the role stories play in resistance movements.
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Hidden Yellow Stars

World War II fiction buffs eager for new reads may appreciate the chance to learn about these lesser-known real-life heroines.

The Painter’s Daughters

Highly recommended, this novel is a true page-turner with an engaging, well-written narrative that will hook readers early and prove hard to put down.
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The Underground Library

This story that affirms the power of women’s friendship and the magic of books should attract many readers looking for a heartwarming World War II read.
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The House on Biscayne Bay

Cleeton artfully weaves together two storylines, each featuring a different but equally sympathetic heroine, to create a compelling mystery with plenty of gothic atmosphere. Recommended for fans of suspenseful historical fiction about courageous women determined to uncover the truth no matter the cost.
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A Beautiful Rival: A Novel of Helena Rubinstein and Elizabeth Arden

Paul vividly captures her dueling protagonists in this entertaining read about the early days of the beauty industry. She deftly balances the fun of a good feud with the emotional pull of well-developed characters living through sobering events both in the world and in their personal lives. Recommended for fans of Renee Rosen and Fiona Davis.
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