The Rose Code

The Nightingale

Kristin Hannah

A powerful World War II novel about two French sisters resisting Nazi occupation. The story highlights women's bravery and sacrifice during wartime, with themes of espionage, survival, and sisterhood. Like The Rose Code, it offers a gripping narrative of female heroism and resilience in the face of extraordinary challenges.

All the Light We Cannot See

Anthony Doerr

A Pulitzer Prize-winning novel set during World War II, following a blind French girl and a German boy whose paths eventually cross. The book offers a nuanced exploration of human connection during wartime. Similar to The Rose Code, it provides a deeply emotional and meticulously researched historical narrative.

The Alice Network

Kate Quinn

Another compelling historical fiction by Kate Quinn focusing on female spies during World War I. The novel follows two women working in an underground spy network in France, revealing their courage and resilience. Similar to The Rose Code, it explores women's hidden wartime contributions and features intricate historical details and complex female characters.

The Book of Lost Names

Kristin Harmel

A historical fiction novel about a young Jewish woman who helps forge documents to save children during the Holocaust. The story explores themes of resistance, courage, and preservation of identity. Similar to The Rose Code, it highlights the extraordinary roles of women during World War II and their remarkable resilience.

The Huntress

Kate Quinn

Another historical thriller by Kate Quinn that explores the aftermath of World War II. The novel follows a female Nazi hunter seeking justice for war crimes. Like The Rose Code, it features strong female protagonists, intricate historical details, and a compelling narrative of courage and redemption.

Lilac Girls

Martha Hall Kelly

A historical novel based on true events, following three women during World War II: an American socialite, a Polish prisoner, and a German doctor. The book reveals lesser-known stories of women's experiences during the war. Like The Rose Code, it offers a compelling narrative of courage, survival, and interconnected lives.

The Women in the Castle

Jessica Shattuck

A historical novel about three German women surviving in the aftermath of World War II. The book explores themes of resistance, survival, and moral complexity during wartime. Similar to The Rose Code, it offers a nuanced portrayal of women's experiences and resilience during a tumultuous historical period.

Code Girls

Liza Mundy

A non-fiction account of American women who worked as codebreakers during World War II. The book reveals the untold stories of thousands of women who played crucial roles in intelligence gathering. Similar to The Rose Code, it celebrates the unsung heroines who made significant contributions to the war effort through their intellectual prowess.

The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

Mary Ann Shaffer

A charming historical novel set in the aftermath of World War II, focusing on the German occupation of Guernsey. The story is told through letters and explores themes of resilience, community, and survival. Like The Rose Code, it offers a unique perspective on wartime experiences and human connections.

Station Eleven

Emily St. John Mandel

A post-apocalyptic novel that, like The Rose Code, explores human resilience in the face of extraordinary challenges. The story follows survivors of a global pandemic and their interconnected lives. While set in a different context, it shares themes of survival, adaptation, and the power of human connection.