Historical Fiction Books With Powerful Women Narratives

Set in WWII, this novel follows two sisters navigating war, resistance, and survival in Nazi-occupied France. 

The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah 

A young girl named Liesel Meminger finds solace in stolen books during Nazi Germany, proving that knowledge is power. 

The Book Thief by Markus Zusak 

Based on true events, this novel tells the story of brave librarians who risked their lives to protect books and culture in WWII. 

The Paris Library by Janet Skeslien Charles 

This gripping novel follows two women—one a female spy in WWI and the other searching for truth after WWII. 

The Alice Network by Kate Quinn

A feminist retelling of Greek mythology, Circe transforms from an outcast nymph to a powerful, independent woman. 

Circe by Madeline Miller 

A thrilling tale of female codebreakers at Bletchley Park during WWII who played a crucial role in deciphering enemy messages. 

The Rose Code by Kate Quinn