20 Top historical fiction books like The School for German Brides by Aimie K. Runyan

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The School for German Brides

By: Aimie K. Runyan

4.03

Format: 384 pages, Paperback

In this intriguing historical novel, a young woman who is sent to a horrific "bride school" to be m…

If you liked the historical fiction plot in The School for German Brides by Aimie K. Runyan , here is a list of 20 books like this:

1. A Garden of Eden in Hell: The Life of Alice Herz-Sommer

By: Melissa Müller , Reinhard Piechocki

3.17

Format: 55 pages, Paperback

Alice Herz-Sommer was born in 1903 in Prague. Musically very gifted, by her mid-teens Alice was one… read more

Similar categories in Melissa Müller's A Garden of Eden in Hell: The Life of Alice Herz-Sommer book and Aimie K. Runyan's The School for German Brides

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2. Daughters of the Occupation

By: Shelly Sanders

4.23

Format: 400 pages, Paperback

Inspired by true events in World War II Latvia, an emotionally charged novel of sacrifice, trauma, … read more

Similar categories in Shelly Sanders's Daughters of the Occupation book and Aimie K. Runyan's The School for German Brides

  • historical
  • war
  • world war ii
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • adult
  • holocaust
  • audiobook
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3. The Paris Agent

By: Kelly Rimmer

4.13

Format: 368 pages, Paperback

1970—In the aftermath of his war-ravaged past, Noah Ainsworth is still haunted by memories of his t… read more

Similar categories in Kelly Rimmer's The Paris Agent book and Aimie K. Runyan's The School for German Brides

  • historical
  • war
  • world war ii
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • adult
  • audiobook
"To truly love someone, we must accept the real version of them, scars and all."

-Kelly Rimmer, The Paris Agent

"And whatever we do with the freedom we have been gifted, whether our achievements and our struggles are big or small, we will do it in honor of those who gave so much so that we could live in a bette…"

-Kelly Rimmer, The Paris Agent

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4. The Golden Doves

By: Martha Hall Kelly

4.18

Format: 528 pages, Hardcover

Two former female spies, bound together by their past, risk everything to hunt down an infamous Naz… read more

Similar categories in Martha Hall Kelly's The Golden Doves book and Aimie K. Runyan's The School for German Brides

  • historical
  • war
  • world war ii
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • adult
  • holocaust
  • audiobook
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5. The Paris Daughter

By: Kristin Harmel

4.25

Format: 384 pages, Hardcover

From the bestselling author of The Book of Lost Names comes a gripping historical novel about two m… read more

Similar categories in Kristin Harmel's The Paris Daughter book and Aimie K. Runyan's The School for German Brides

  • adult fiction
  • historical
  • war
  • world war ii
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • adult
  • audiobook
"This isn't a decision I make lightly, but being a parent is not about doing what is right for ourselves, is it? It's about sacrificing all we can, big and small, to give our children their best chanc…"

-Kristin Harmel, The Paris Daughter

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6. Only the Beautiful

By: Susan Meissner

4.47

Format: 400 pages, Hardcover

A heartrending story about a young mother’s fight to keep her daughter, and the winds of fortune th… read more

Similar categories in Susan Meissner's Only the Beautiful book and Aimie K. Runyan's The School for German Brides

  • adult fiction
  • historical
  • war
  • world war ii
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • adult
  • audiobook
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7. The Lost English Girl

By: Julia Kelly

4.08

Format: 416 pages, Hardcover

The acclaimed author of The Light Over London weaves an epic saga of love, motherhood, and betrayal… read more

Similar categories in Julia Kelly's The Lost English Girl book and Aimie K. Runyan's The School for German Brides

  • adult fiction
  • historical
  • war
  • world war ii
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • adult
  • audiobook
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8. Code Name Sapphire

By: Pam Jenoff

3.87

Format: 368 pages, Paperback

A woman must rescue her cousin's family from a train bound for Auschwitz in this riveting tale of b… read more

Similar categories in Pam Jenoff's Code Name Sapphire book and Aimie K. Runyan's The School for German Brides

  • adult fiction
  • historical
  • war
  • world war ii
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • holocaust
  • audiobook
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9. The Librarian Spy

By: Madeline Martin

4.00

Format: 400 pages, Paperback

A moving novel inspired by the true history of America’s library spies of World War II.Ava thought … read more

Similar categories in Madeline Martin's The Librarian Spy book and Aimie K. Runyan's The School for German Brides

  • historical
  • war
  • world war ii
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • adult
  • audiobook
"I don't think I take compliments very well, Ava admitted sheepishly. "Most women don't. We always think we're not good enough." She lifted her shoulder, and the resignation behind it told Ava that ev…"

-Madeline Martin, The Librarian Spy

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10. Canary Girls

By: Jennifer Chiaverini

4.04

Format: 417 pages, Paperback

Rosie the Riveter meets A League of Their Own in New York Times bestselling novelist Jennifer Chiav… read more

Similar categories in Jennifer Chiaverini's Canary Girls book and Aimie K. Runyan's The School for German Brides

  • adult fiction
  • historical
  • war
  • world war ii
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • adult
  • audiobook
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11. Angels of the Resistance

By: Noelle Salazar

4.32

Format: 416 pages, Paperback

“ Angels of the Resistance brings to life a deadly-effective and deeply moving sisterhood.” —Kate Q… read more

Similar categories in Noelle Salazar's Angels of the Resistance book and Aimie K. Runyan's The School for German Brides

  • historical
  • war
  • world war ii
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • holocaust
  • audiobook
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12. The Secret Society of Salzburg

By: Renee Ryan

4.02

Format: 368 pages, Paperback

From the author of The Widows of Champagne , and inspired by true events, comes a gripping and hear… read more

Similar categories in Renee Ryan's The Secret Society of Salzburg book and Aimie K. Runyan's The School for German Brides

  • historical
  • germany
  • world war ii
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • holocaust
  • audiobook
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13. Sisters of Night and Fog

By: Erika Robuck

4.27

Format: 480 pages, Paperback

1940. In a world newly burning with war, and in spite of her American family’s wishes, Virginia dec… read more

Similar categories in Erika Robuck's Sisters of Night and Fog book and Aimie K. Runyan's The School for German Brides

  • adult fiction
  • historical
  • war
  • world war ii
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • adult
  • holocaust
  • audiobook
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14. The Paris Housekeeper

By: Renee Ryan

4.13

Format: 368 pages, Paperback

From the author of The Secret Society of Salzburg comes a powerful and moving story of bravery and … read more

Similar categories in Renee Ryan's The Paris Housekeeper book and Aimie K. Runyan's The School for German Brides

  • historical
  • world war ii
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • adult
  • audiobook
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15. The Keeper of Hidden Books

By: Madeline Martin

4.13

Format: 416 pages, Paperback

A heartwarming story about the power of books to bring us together, inspired by the true story of t… read more

Similar categories in Madeline Martin's The Keeper of Hidden Books book and Aimie K. Runyan's The School for German Brides

  • historical
  • war
  • world war ii
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • adult
  • holocaust
  • audiobook
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16. The Phoenix Crown

By: Kate Quinn

3.82

Format: 384 pages, Paperback

From bestselling authors Janie Chang and Kate Quinn, a thrilling and unforgettable narrative about … read more

Similar categories in Kate Quinn's The Phoenix Crown book and Aimie K. Runyan's The School for German Brides

  • adult fiction
  • historical
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • adult
  • audiobook
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17. Cradles of the Reich

By: Jennifer Coburn

3.97

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

Three women, a nation seduced by a madman, and the Nazi breeding program to create a so-called mast… read more

Similar categories in Jennifer Coburn's Cradles of the Reich book and Aimie K. Runyan's The School for German Brides

  • adult fiction
  • historical
  • war
  • germany
  • world war ii
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • adult
  • holocaust
  • audiobook
Cover of The School for German Brides by Aimie K. Runyan

18. The School for German Brides

By: Aimie K. Runyan

4.03

Format: 384 pages, Paperback

In this intriguing historical novel, a young woman who is sent to a horrific "bride school" to be m… read more

Similar categories in Aimie K. Runyan's The School for German Brides book and Aimie K. Runyan's The School for German Brides

  • adult fiction
  • historical
  • war
  • germany
  • world war ii
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • adult
  • holocaust
  • audiobook
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19. When We Had Wings

By: Ariel Lawhon

4.18

Format: 432 pages, Hardcover

From three bestselling authors comes an interwoven tale about a trio of World War II nurses station… read more

Similar categories in Ariel Lawhon's When We Had Wings book and Aimie K. Runyan's The School for German Brides

  • historical
  • war
  • world war ii
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • adult
  • audiobook
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20. The German Wife

By: Kelly Rimmer

4.37

Format: 464 pages, Paperback

The  New York Times  bestselling author of  The Warsaw Orphan  returns with a gripping novel inspir… read more

Similar categories in Kelly Rimmer's The German Wife book and Aimie K. Runyan's The School for German Brides

  • adult fiction
  • historical
  • war
  • germany
  • world war ii
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • adult
  • holocaust
  • audiobook
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21. The Briar Club

By: Kate Quinn

4.35

Format: 432 pages, Hardcover

A haunting and powerful story of female friendships and secrets in a Washington, D.C. boardinghouse… read more

Similar categories in Kate Quinn's The Briar Club book and Aimie K. Runyan's The School for German Brides

  • adult fiction
  • historical
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • adult
  • audiobook
"You can't call yourself a proper home without the regular smell of good food..."

-Kate Quinn, The Briar Club

"And guilt roiled in his stomach because he wanted to love his mother, and sometimes what pulsed through him came horribly close to hate."

-Kate Quinn, The Briar Club

"Be selfish, stick to the plan Claire had clung to since she was 16. Look out for herself and no one else, because love was for suckers and happiness meant a well-stocked bank account and a house you …"

-Kate Quinn, The Briar Club

"Happiness is a choice as much as anything. Or you could choose to be angry, and if you stay angry long enough, it will become comfortable, like an old robe. But eventually you’ll realize that old rob…"

-Kate Quinn, The Briar Club

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Shelly Sanders

4.23

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Kelly Rimmer

4.13

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4.18

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4.25

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Jennifer Ryan

4.14

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Lynn Austin

4.45

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Janet Skeslien Charles

4.02

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