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A Light of Her Own
By Carrie Callaghan
Vivid detail and a compelling narrative combine in this rich tale of a 17th-century Dutch painter.
Warlight
By Michael Ondaatje
An immersive post-WWII tale of intrigue from a true master.
When the Plums Are Ripe: A Novel
By Patrice Nganang; translated by Amy B. Reid
This literary exploration of Cameroon’s role in WWII demonstrates how every soldier must fight his own war.
A Single Thread: A Novel
By Tracy Chevalier
This slow-burn of a story takes on grief and transgressive love during the interwar era.
The Clockmaker’s Daughter
By Kate Morton
Historical fiction blends with romance and the supernatural to create a compelling tale.
The Last Train to London: A Novel
By Meg Waite Clayton
A heart-rending story of the WWII-era Kindertransport and the brave Dutchwoman who led it.
Not Our Kind
By Kitty Zeldis
A richly layered assimilation story set in post-WWII Manhattan.
First Cosmic Velocity: A Novel
By Zach Powers
This powerful story about the Soviet space program sheds light on the notion of coming home.
