The Diamond Eye

A Novel

by Lawhon, Ariel

Book - 2020

World War II resistance fighter Nancy Wake lives in 1936 Paris and has bluffed her way into a reporting job for the Hearst newspaper. When she meets the w...Show more World War II resistance fighter Nancy Wake lives in 1936 Paris and has bluffed her way into a reporting job for the Hearst newspaper. When she meets the wealthy French industrialist Henri Fiocca, Nancy is swept off her feet, and she agrees to marry him. Then, the Germans invade France, and Nancy begins smuggling Jews and downed pilots out of Vichy France, under the code name Hélène. Show less

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Lady Death

The Memoirs of Stalin's Sniper

by Pegler, Martin

eBook - 2018

Discover the extraordinary story of Lyudmila Pavlichenko, who became the most successful sniper in the Russian army during WWII, quite by accident. This s...Show more Discover the extraordinary story of Lyudmila Pavlichenko, who became the most successful sniper in the Russian army during WWII, quite by accident. This story, translated from Russian, describes her years as a soldier and sniper, with 309 confirmed kills. After the war, Stalin himself asked her to become an instructor to others. Show less

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The Huntress

A Novel

by Quinn, Kate

Book - 2019

An unlikely cohort finds themselves after a common goal: chase down Lorelei Vogt, a Nazi known as the Huntress, who, by her lakeside lair in Poland, trapp...Show more An unlikely cohort finds themselves after a common goal: chase down Lorelei Vogt, a Nazi known as the Huntress, who, by her lakeside lair in Poland, trapped and killed refugees, many of them children. As always, Quinn's storytelling captivates, and her historical research is impeccable, resulting in a captivating read. Show less

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The Invisible Woman

by Robuck, Erika

Book - 2021

Virginia Hall is one woman whose stunning personal story should make her a household name. Robuck's fascinating novel drops the reader into France in Marc...Show more Virginia Hall is one woman whose stunning personal story should make her a household name. Robuck's fascinating novel drops the reader into France in March of 1944, where the Nazis terrorize the population and American Special Ops leader Virginia Hall does all she can to subvert the occupiers and assist in the lead-up to D-Day. Show less

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The White Sniper

Simo Häyhä

by Saarelainen, Tapio A. M.

Book - 2016

Simo Häyhä, an unassuming and quiet man, was the most famous sniper in the history of warfare. During the Winter War, he achieved 542 confirmed kills while using his own rifle, a Civil Guard m/28-30 with iron sights and no scope. Simo Häyhä, an unassuming and quiet man, was the most famous sniper in the history of warfare. During the Winter War, he achieved 542 confirmed kills while using his own rifle, a Civil Guard m/28-30 with iron sights and no scope. Show less

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Open Fire

by Lough, Amber

Book - 2020

Set in 1917, in Russia amidst the turmoil of WWI, Katya is the daughter of a Russian army colonel who helps the war effort by making grenades. When the go...Show more Set in 1917, in Russia amidst the turmoil of WWI, Katya is the daughter of a Russian army colonel who helps the war effort by making grenades. When the government decides to build a woman's fighting unit to spur the complacent men into action, Katya takes the bait and rallies her fellow women to enlist. Lough's story doesn't pull any punches. Katya faces war with all the fear, shock and sadness that any would. Show less

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The Leper Spy

The Story of An Unlikely Hero of World War II

by Montgomery, Ben

Book - 2017

Josefina Guerrero, born in the Philippines, contracted the most feared ailment: Hansen's Disease (leprosy) just as WWII began. Rather than wallowing in is...Show more Josefina Guerrero, born in the Philippines, contracted the most feared ailment: Hansen's Disease (leprosy) just as WWII began. Rather than wallowing in isolation, she became 'Joey,' a spy for the Allied Forces who was able to pass by the Japanese soldiers who recoiled in fear. Her bravery saved thousands of lives, and after the war ended, she campaigned for years for those inflicted and driven from society by Hansen's disease. Show less

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Our Woman in Moscow

A Novel

by Williams, Beatriz

Book - 2021

Set across three time periods — pre- and post-WWII and the '50s — "Our Women in Moscow" features Williams' signature language, an unraveling plo...Show more Set across three time periods — pre- and post-WWII and the '50s — "Our Women in Moscow" features Williams' signature language, an unraveling plot with twists and turns, engaging characters and the parsing of clues that all add up to one memorable novel! Show less

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The Unwomanly Face of War

An Oral History of Women in World War II

by Aleksievich, Svetlana

Book - 2017

Moving and informative, this collection describes the hardships and plain everyday unpleasantnesses that the women of the Soviet forces endured. Aleksievi...Show more Moving and informative, this collection describes the hardships and plain everyday unpleasantnesses that the women of the Soviet forces endured. Aleksievich traveled all over the country long after the war, talking with veterans about what they experienced. Each person's memories are told in their own words, some taking up only a paragraph, others running to several pages. Show less

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Code Name Sapphire

by Jenoff, Pam

Book - 2023

Pam Jenoff's latest novel, set in German-occupied 1942 Belgium, tells the story of two cousins reunited after 14 years apart. There is suspense, betrayal,...Show more Pam Jenoff's latest novel, set in German-occupied 1942 Belgium, tells the story of two cousins reunited after 14 years apart. There is suspense, betrayal, unexpected plot twists, love of family, forgiveness and romances new and old . Sacrifices are made, and reader: tissues may be needed. Show less

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The Librarian Spy

A Novel of World War II

by Martin, Madeline

Book - 2022

An enthralling tale of two women, one in Portugal and one in France, communicating via coded messages to aid in the resistance. A thrilling, heart-wrenchi...Show more An enthralling tale of two women, one in Portugal and one in France, communicating via coded messages to aid in the resistance. A thrilling, heart-wrenching and eye-opening story of life on the continent during WWII. Plus, one of the heroines is a librarian! Show less

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