Stories that revolve around WWII are among some of the most popular books in modern literature. If you’re a fan of this subgenera of historical fiction, you’ve likely already read the big books that have been out there for years. Despite what some might tell you, this niche is still thriving and there are incredible new stories coming out around this era. Check out this roundup of new World War II novels that will give you an even deeper look at one of history’s darkest periods.

Keeper of Lost Children by Sadeqa Johnson

While in occupied Germany in the 1950s, Ethel finds an orphanage of mixed-race children of Black American Solders and German women, and tries to find them homes. In 1965, Sophia leaves home by earning a scholarship to go to an all-white boarding school, where she learns secrets about her family. In 1948, Ozzie, a soldier in the recently desegregated American army meets a woman named Jelka, and their relationship sets them on an unexpected journey. Read to find out how these three people are intertwined through various kinds of love.

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The Star Society by Gabriella Saab

Two sisters escape the Nazi invasion in the Netherlands. By the 1950’s, Ada becomes a Hollywood star secretly hunting down the Gestapo officer who tortured her in jail after she was caught in the Dutch resistance force, and Ingrid becomes a private investigator in D.C. hunting down perceived Communist threats. The two sisters reunite in LA, each with their own secrets and goals that could jeopardize their jobs and their lives.

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Mists Over the Channel Islands by Sarah Sundin

After the German invasion of the British Channel Islands, Dr. Ivy secretly offers aid to any of the thousands of forced laborers who manage to escape their posts. Meanwhile, Dutch resistance engineer Gerrit goes undercover on the Islands so he can send maps to the Allies. Danger is looming for both Ivy and Gerrit, but can their love and sacrifice defeat the evil forces threatening their livelihood?

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The Shock of the Light by Lori Inglis Hall

Twins Tessa and Theo support the Allied forces in WWII, as a spy and a pilot respectively. Only Theo makes it out. Angry, depressed, and grappling with his homosexuality in a world that deems it illegal, Theo finally finds support years later  through his friendship with PhD candidate Edie. The two work together to uncover the dark secrets behind Tessa’s disappearance.

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The House of Hidden Letters by Izzy Broom

Skye is one of the few lucky lottery winners who are offered the chance to purchase a Greek cottage for one euro. The collection of homes have been vacant since the 1940s, and their new owners become a close-knit community. Skye finds a mysterious collection of letters from the original tenants, and the group work together to uncover the history of the previous owners during WWII.

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The Secret History of Audrey James by Heather Marshall

In 2010, Kate leaves her home in London  after a tragic accident, uncovering secrets from her past. However, the elder female proprietor of the new house in Scotland is keeping secrets of her own. In 1938, Audrey lives with her best friend Isle while at a music academy in Berlin. As WWII is looming, the Nazis confiscate their house, and Isle must hide in the attic while Audrey becomes their house servant. When Audrey becomes involved in a Nazi resistance movement she must choose what she is willing to sacrifice.

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The Codebreaker’s Daughter by Amy Lynn Green

Working for the Office of Strategic Services during WWII is not as exciting Dinah was hoping it would be. That is, until she discovers her mother Lillian was a famous codebreaker in WWI. Moreover, when Lillian is forced back into war-work mother and daughter must work together to support the Allies amidst a web of untrustworthy forces.

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Ace, Marvel, Spy: A Novel of Alice Marble by Jenni L Walsh

Inspired by the real-life tennis player, Alice Marble, comes a spy story with inspiring bravery. During the peak of her tennis career, WWII breaks out and changes everything. To make matters worse, Alice loses someone close to her in the war. So when she is asked to be a spy by the Allies at a  Swiss tennis tournament, Alice jumps at the chance.

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The Girls of Glimmer Factory by Jennifer Coburn

Hannah is a Jewish prisoner at a concentration camp which is planning a documentary, propaganda film to promote the camp’s “livable” conditions. Hannah is part of the resistance attempting to disrupt the film. Meanwhile, Hilde, a true believer of the Nazi cause, is sent to the camp. When she sees the resistance attempts, she views it as an opportunity to make a name for herself by putting a stop to them–especially when she recognizes her childhood friend, Hannah, among them.

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