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9 Books
2020 – 2024 Published
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The Recommended Reading Order for Alex Amit's WW2 Girls Series

Alex Amit's WW2 Girls series has captured the hearts of historical fiction fans worldwide. Because the series consists of character-driven, self-contained books, you can read them in multiple ways. We recommend following the Publication Order, which allows you to experience the author's evolving style and chronological additions as he intended them. Alternatively, you can group them by character arcs or read the short prequels immediately before their corresponding main novels.

WW2 Girls Series in Publication Order

Here is the complete publication order of the WW2 Girls books. Reading in this order is the easiest way to follow the series:

  • The Christmas of 1943 (2020) – A novella that serves as the prequel to Monique's story.
  • The Girl Under the Flag (2020) – Book 1. The main novel introducing Monique, a Jewish teenager hiding in plain sight in Nazi-occupied Paris.
  • Four Franc Coins (2021) – Book 2. The story of a young Jewish girl in Paris holding onto her artistic dreams amidst war.
  • The Soldier's Hobnailed Boots (2021) – Book 3. Another emotional and suspenseful tale of female survival.
  • The Convoy (2022) – A prequel novella to The Wounded Nurse.
  • The Wounded Nurse (2022) – Book 4. Follows Grace, an Army nurse in Italy who must reclaim her life and career after a devastating injury.
  • Until I Hold You Again (2023) – Book 5. (Also published in some regions under the German title translation or alternate title Wandering Birds).
  • A Woman’s Flame (2023) – Book 6. A historical novel following a young muse to Gustav Klimt and Egon Schiele.
  • Saving Rebecca (2024) – Book 7. The harrowing story of Sarah Bloch, a mother risking everything to protect her daughter in occupied France.
  • For My Child (2025) – Book 8. A story focused on maternal devotion and survival under the shadow of the Nazi regime.
  • Clara's Three Lives (2025) – Book 9. A novel inspired by true events following a woman surviving through economic collapse and the rise of Fascism.
  • The Engineer's Wife's Secret (2026) – Book 10. The latest installment continuing Amit's focus on hidden truths and female resilience during World War II.

Chronological & Character-Specific Starting Points

If you prefer to follow specific characters from start to finish rather than bouncing across different timelines, Amit's books can be grouped into smaller reading arcs. This chronological grouping is highly recommended for readers who dislike starting a story in media res.

Monique’s Paris Resistance Arc

Monique's journey takes place in Nazi-occupied Paris, where she works with the French Resistance while concealing her Jewish identity. For the ultimate chronological experience, read the holiday prequel first:

  1. The Christmas of 1943 (Prequel)
  2. The Girl Under the Flag (Main Novel)

Grace’s Italian Nurse Arc

Grace's story shifts the setting to the Italian front, exploring the physical and psychological scars left by combat and bombings. Follow her path in this order:

  1. The Convoy (Prequel)
  2. The Wounded Nurse (Main Novel)

What to Know Before You Start

Alex Amit holds a BSc in Psychology, and his educational background heavily influences the depth of his characters. Rather than focusing solely on the military movements of World War II, Amit explores the internal struggles of his heroines—their fear, moral compromises, guilt, and resilience. Readers who enjoy character-driven historical fiction in the vein of Kristin Hannah's The Nightingale or Pam Jenoff's novels will find themselves right at home.

With the exception of the specific character duologies outlined above, most books in the WW2 Girls series operate as standalones. You do not need to worry about missing critical plot links if you pick up a book like Saving Rebecca or Four Franc Coins on its own. Each book serves as a unique lens into a different woman's experience during the war, making the series highly accessible for casual readers and historical fiction enthusiasts alike.

Frequently Asked

QCan Alex Amit's books be read as standalones?

Yes, most novels in the WW2 Girls series feature standalone stories with new protagonists. However, you should read the prequels (like The Christmas of 1943 and The Convoy) before their respective main books for the best experience.

QWhere is the best place to start reading Alex Amit?

The best starting point is The Girl Under the Flag, which is the first full-length novel in the series, or its holiday prequel, The Christmas of 1943.

QAre there any recurring characters in the WW2 Girls series?

Yes. The character Monique features in both The Christmas of 1943 and The Girl Under the Flag, while the nurse Grace is the central figure in both The Convoy and The Wounded Nurse.

QWhat is the relationship between Until I Hold You Again and Wandering Birds?

These refer to the same work in the series, with Wandering Birds appearing in some translated editions or international listings of Until I Hold You Again.

QHow does the author's psychology background affect the novels?

Alex Amit uses his psychology degree to craft deeply complex heroines, focusing heavily on internal struggles, fear, survival instincts, and the emotional toll of war.