I can understand how Christine Kuehn, author of Family of Spies, was unaware, and then horrified, by the actions of her grandparents, her aunt and uncles, and her family's history during WWII. It's a scary, TRUE story.

Patrick Ryan's 2025 novel, Buckeye, is a vivid slice of Americana during WWII, depicting small-town life in Ohio and shedding insight on the human condition.

Olivia Hawker's novel, The Ragged Edge of Night, presents a philosophical question for writers: Should authors share political views?

The Ragged Edge of Night gives insight into the German resistance to Hitler based on the true story of Olivia Hawker's grandfather-in-law.

The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn is a gem in the WWII treasure trove, based on the life of Lyudmila Pavlinchinko, Russian "girl" sniper.

Beneath a Scarlet Sky provides a look at how WWII impacted the citizens of Italy and the true story of one boy who becomes a spy and a hero.

Julie Orringer's novel dramatizes the life of Varian Fry, who helped get Jewish artists and writers out of occupied France. Much is fiction.