Top Military Historical Fiction Novels

The best Military Historical Fiction includes When the World Fell Silent (Historical Fiction, eBook), The Huntress: A Novel (Audio CD), Wartime Bookshop: Heartwarming Friendship eBook and many others as mentioned below.

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When the World Fell Silent (Historical Fiction, eBook)

  • Gripping historical fiction based on real events.
  • Follows two women overcoming tragic circumstances.
  • Explores themes of loss, hope, and redemption.
  • Set in 1917, Halifax, Nova Scotia.
  • Compelling characters you’ll deeply connect with.
  • Meticulously researched with rich historical details.
  • A must-read for historical fiction enthusiasts.
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  • Price Range: $14.99
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The Huntress: A Novel (Audio CD)

  • Fascinating historical novel from bestselling author Kate Quinn.
  • Follows a battle-haunted journalist and a female pilot.
  • Explores the hunt for a Nazi war criminal.
  • Highlights bravery of the Night Witches bomber regiment.
  • Combines suspense with deep emotional themes of war.
  • Includes an interview with Kate Quinn on the audiobook.
  • Immersive storytelling about justice and confronting secrets.
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  • Price Range: $33.85
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Wartime Bookshop: Heartwarming Friendship eBook

  • Heartwarming WWII saga about friendship and community.
  • First in a captivating new series.
  • Perfect for fans of Donna Douglas and Elaine Everest.
  • Features strong, relatable female characters overcoming adversity.
  • Nostalgic tale set in the village of Churchwood.
  • Readers praise it as 'brilliant' and 'outstandingly fabulous'.
  • Follow on with the fifth novel available now!
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  • Price Range: $0.99
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All the Light We Cannot See: Audiobook

  • Audie Award-winning audiobook for exceptional storytelling.
  • Follows Marie-Laure, a blind girl in wartime Paris.
  • Intriguing narrative of love and survival during WWII.
  • Features a dangerous jewel and family secrets.
  • Parallel story of Werner, a German orphan.
  • Explores themes of resilience and humanity's cost.
  • Engaging performance that captivates listeners' emotions.
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  • Price Range: $19.68
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The Book of Forgotten Tales (Paperback)

  • Inspired by true stories from World War II.
  • A young woman forges identities for Jewish children.
  • Explores themes of bravery and love against evil.
  • Fascinating narrative about resilience and memory.
  • Combines historical fiction with a captivating mystery.
  • Written by a number one international best-selling author.
  • Evokes emotion and passion throughout the story.
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  • Price Range: $17.05
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American Girl Unputdownable Fiction eBook

  • Inspirational story of love and hope.
  • Two timelines: 2006 and World War II.
  • Jewish refugees in 1940s France.
  • Heroic efforts to rescue children from Nazis.
  • Strong female lead facing daunting challenges.
  • First in the Maureen Ritter Series.
  • Bestselling author Eoin Dempsey's latest work.
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  • Price Range: $5.99
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The Alice Network Audiobook [1 CD]

  • Historical novel by bestselling author Kate Quinn.
  • Two women’s stories intertwined across time.
  • Set during World War I and post-WWII.
  • Features espionage and courage in dangerous times.
  • A quest to uncover lost family connections.
  • Explores themes of redemption and betrayal.
  • Engaging narrative with rich historical detail.
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  • Price Range: $23.62
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The Things They Carried: A Bryan Cranston Experience

  • Modern classic and New York Times bestseller.
  • Finalist for Pulitzer Prize and National Book Critics Circle.
  • Hailed as a marvel of storytelling by The New York Times.
  • Bryan Cranston delivers an electrifying audiobook performance.
  • Explores soldiers' experiences during the Vietnam War.
  • Includes exclusive recording “The Vietnam in Me.”
  • Produced by Audible Studios and Playtone.
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  • Price Range: $17.46
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The Kite Runner Audiobook [Audio CD Edition]

  • Compelling story of friendship and betrayal.
  • Set against Afghanistan's rich cultural backdrop.
  • Explores father-son relationships and loyalty's price.
  • Transcends time from monarchy to modern day.
  • Offers hope for redemption amidst tragedy.
  • Written by acclaimed author Khaled Hosseini.
  • Emotional and unforgettable listening experience.
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  • Price Range: $17.71
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Warriors of the Storm: Last Kingdom 9

  • Ninth book in Bernard Cornwell’s acclaimed series.
  • Epic saga of England's formation and power struggles.
  • Inspired the hit Netflix series, The Last Kingdom.
  • Uhtred faces mounting threats from Northmen raids.
  • Complex loyalties challenge Uhtred's warrior spirit.
  • A riveting tale of courage and ambition.
  • Experience historical fiction at its finest.
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  • Price Range: $1.99
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What the Silent Say: A True Story Inspired Ebook

  • Inspired by a remarkable true story.
  • Set in Florence, South Carolina, 1944.
  • Explores courage, sacrifice, and family bonds.
  • Captivating storytelling by Emerson Ford.
  • Emotionally charged with unforgettable moments.
  • A must-read for historical fiction lovers.
  • Perfect for fans of Kristin Hannah and Amy Harmon.
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  • Price Range: $3.99
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The Forger: WWII Fiction (Maureen Ritter #2)

  • Gripping World War II fiction by Eoin Dempsey.
  • Follows Amy's quest to uncover her grandmother's past.
  • Set in both modern-day New York and 1942 France.
  • Features a dangerous mission to save Jewish children.
  • Part of the Maureen Ritter Series, Volume 2.
  • Explores themes of love, sacrifice, and resilience.
  • Unputdownable story with richly developed characters.
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  • Price Range: $6.99
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Crash Dive: Complete Series (Books 1-6)

  • Complete series of six thrilling submarine adventures.
  • Follow Charlie Harrison’s heroics in WWII battles.
  • Experience gripping, action-packed military fiction.
  • Authentic portrayal of diesel-electric submarine life.
  • Includes battles against the Imperial Japanese Navy.
  • Written by acclaimed author Craig DiLouie.
  • Perfect for fans of historical military fiction.
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  • Price Range: $7.99
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Before They Are Hanged [Book 2]

  • Second book in the acclaimed First Law Trilogy.
  • Featuring the complex character Glokta's dilemmas.
  • Northmen threaten Angland with fire and death.
  • Crown Prince Ladisla leads an unreliable army.
  • Bayaz embarks on a perilous past mission.
  • Unlikely alliances form among bitter enemies.
  • Ancient secrets and bloody battles unfold.
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  • Price Range: $11.99
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Dust Child (Audible Edition)

  • Written by bestselling author Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai.
  • Explores family secrets and hidden traumas.
  • Set during the Vietnam War and present-day.
  • Follows two sisters navigating life in Sài Gòn.
  • Examines love, forgiveness, and healing from PTSD.
  • Intertwines stories of race and cultural identity.
  • Perfect for fans of Min Jin Lee and Yaa Gyasi.
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  • Price Range: $21.83
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The Flame Bearer: Last Kingdom Book 10

  • Epic saga of England's formation and struggles.
  • Continuation of Bernard Cornwell's bestselling Last Kingdom series.
  • Uhtred seeks to reclaim his stolen birthright.
  • Intricate political and military conflicts unfold in Britain.
  • New adversaries threaten the fragile peace in England.
  • Rich historical detail brings the 9th century alive.
  • Based on the hit television series The Last Kingdom.
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  • Price Range: $1.99
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Sword of Kings: The Last Kingdom 12

  • Twelfth book in Bernard Cornwell's acclaimed series.
  • Explores political turmoil during King Edward's reign.
  • Focuses on Uhtred's loyalty to Northumbria's independence.
  • Features potential heirs vying for the crown.
  • Delves into the complexities of loyalty and oaths.
  • Inspires readers with epic battles and intrigue.
  • Basis for the popular Netflix series, The Last Kingdom.
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  • Price Range: $1.99
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Tiger and the Thief (East Indiaman Saga)

  • Exciting adventure in the East Indiaman Saga.
  • Bill 'Smudger' Smith, a skilled thief and deceiver.
  • Infiltrating Seringapatam to gather crucial intel.
  • Challenging mission against Tipu Sultan, the Tiger.
  • Struggling with loyalty to his new comrades.
  • A tale of freedom and unexpected bonds.
  • Engaging characters and thrilling historical context.
  • Price Range: $6.49
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The Pagan Lord: Last Kingdom Series (Book 7)

  • Seventh book in Bernard Cornwell’s epic saga.
  • Set during the tumultuous tenth century in England.
  • Features Uhtred, a warrior with divided loyalties.
  • Engaging battle between Saxons and invading Danes.
  • Explores themes of power, loyalty, and family.
  • Inspired the hit television series, The Last Kingdom.
  • Richly detailed historical fiction with compelling characters.
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  • Price Range: $1.99
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Bear Slayer: Viking Saga (Ormstunga Book 4)

  • Action-packed Viking adventure awaits you.
  • Join Ulf Bear-Slayer on his journey.
  • Experience epic battles and fierce rivalries.
  • Discover secret alliances and hidden enemies.
  • Perfect for fans of historical fiction.
  • Engaging characters and thrilling plot twists.
  • Book 4 of the Ormstunga Saga series.
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  • Price Range: $3.99
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Last Argument of Kings (First Law Trilogy)

  • Final book in the thrilling First Law Trilogy.
  • Written by bestselling author Joe Abercrombie.
  • Logen Ninefingers faces his ultimate battle.
  • Glokta navigates a treacherous political landscape.
  • Jezal seeks peace but faces unexpected challenges.
  • War looms as the king's death approaches.
  • Magic and betrayal threaten the Union's survival.
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  • Price Range: $11.99
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The Lion's Den: Family Drama in Berlin

  • Set in 1930s Berlin amidst rising political turmoil.
  • Follow Seamus Ritter and his struggling family.
  • A gripping tale of survival and redemption.
  • Experience the dangers of a nation transforming.
  • Engaging characters facing unimaginable challenges.
  • First novel in a compelling historical series.
  • Perfect for fans of WW2 historical fiction.
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  • Price Range: $4.99
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Lords of the North: Saxon Tales Book 3

  • Third book of Bernard Cornwell's bestselling series.
  • Set in 878, during Viking invasions.
  • Follows Uhtred's quest to rescue his stepsister.
  • Features rebellion, chaos, and betrayal in the North.
  • Based on the hit series, The Last Kingdom.
  • Explores themes of loyalty and personal freedom.
  • Includes dynamic characters and gripping battles.
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  • Price Range: $1.99
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Gates of Fire: Epic Novel of Thermopylae

  • Immerse in the epic Battle of Thermopylae.
  • Experience Spartan warriors' valor and sacrifice.
  • Discover the culture of fearless Spartan training.
  • Learn from the sole survivor's gripping tale.
  • Steven Pressfield's masterful blend of history and fiction.
  • George Guidall's narration enhances the immersive experience.
  • A thrilling read for history and adventure lovers.
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  • Price Range: $18.80
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To Die but Once: Maisie Dobbs Novel

  • Finalist for the Sue Grafton Memorial Award.
  • Maisie Dobbs navigates World War II challenges.
  • Investigates a young apprentice's mysterious disappearance.
  • Explores the impact of war on individuals.
  • Uncovers wartime opportunism in London’s underworld.
  • Faces personal risks in pursuit of justice.
  • A gripping tale of courage and resilience.
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  • Price Range: $1.99
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Journey to Munich: A Maisie Dobbs Novel

  • Maisie Dobbs returns in a gripping adventure.
  • Undercover mission in Nazi Germany's dark heart.
  • Thrilling tale of danger and intrigue unfolds.
  • Rescue a British subject from Dachau prison.
  • Maisie confronts her nemesis during the mission.
  • Explores themes of courage and moral dilemmas.
  • Part of the bestselling Maisie Dobbs series.
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  • Price Range: $1.99
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Holding for the Queen: Soldier's Son 5

  • Set in South Africa, 1899 during the Boer War.
  • Follows Captain Andrew Baird's harrowing military journey.
  • Explores the conflict between British and Boer forces.
  • Features a compelling love story amidst war chaos.
  • Rich historical detail enhances the thrilling narrative.
  • Part of Malcolm Archibald's acclaimed Son series.
  • Experience the unforgiving landscape and fierce battles.
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  • Price Range: $4.99
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In This Grave Hour (Maisie Dobbs Novel, Paperback)

  • Thirteenth installment of the Maisie Dobbs series.
  • Mystery set during Britain's declaration of war.
  • Maisie investigates deaths of Belgian refugees.
  • Features a silent evacuee girl named Anna.
  • Explores themes of war and survival.
  • A gripping tale of courage and resilience.
  • Acclaimed by NPR's Maureen Corrigan.
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  • Price Range: $1.99
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Redcoat by Bernard Cornwell [eBook Edition]

  • Set in autumn 1777 during the American Revolution.
  • Explores loyalties tested on both sides of conflict.
  • Features young Redcoat Sam Gilpin's dilemma.
  • Conflict between duty to king and personal conscience.
  • Follows the Becket family's struggle and division.
  • Depicts the harsh realities of Valley Forge.
  • A gripping tale of love, loyalty, and survival.
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  • Price Range: $1.99
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A New Sort of War: Underhand Invention

  • Thrilling conclusion of the Underhand Invention trilogy.
  • Set in the tumultuous Victorian naval conflict.
  • Features undersea warfare and naval intrigue.
  • Follow Gilbert Maltravers on his daring missions.
  • Explore the hidden strategies of both navies.
  • Engaging characters and gripping action throughout.
  • Perfect for fans of historical naval fiction.
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  • Price Range: $5.60