Recommendations based on White Rose, Black Forestby Eoin Dempsey

* statistically, based on millions of data-points provided by fellow humans

  1. Beneath a Scarlet Sky

    by Mark T. Sullivan
    True story of a young Italian man's courage and heroism during WWII.

    Based on the true story of a forgotten hero,, Beneath a Scarlet Sky, is the triumphant, epic tale of one young man’s incredible courage and resilience during one of history’s darkest hours., Pino ... (Goodreads)

  2. Daughters of the Dragon

    by William Andrews
    Two Korean sisters are separated during WWII and must navigate their way back to each other through the chaos of war.

    When twenty-year-old Anna Carlson travels from America to a Korean orphanage to locate her birth mother, she’s devastated to learn the woman is already dead. But just when it seems her search is ... (Barnes & Noble)

  3. The Invention of Wings

    by Sue Monk Kidd
    A powerful story about a girl's journey to freedom, despite the limitations of slavery.

    Writing at the height of her narrative and imaginative gifts, Sue Monk Kidd presents a masterpiece of hope, daring, the quest for freedom, and the desire to have a voice in the world—and it is now ... (Goodreads)

  4. In Farleigh Field

    by Rhys Bowen
    A WWII story of British spies, unraveling a mystery that could turn the tide of the war.

    “Instantly absorbing, suspenseful, romantic, and stylish—like binge-watching a great British drama on Masterpiece Theater.” —Lee Child, New York Times bestselling author Winner of the Agatha Award ... (Goodreads)

  5. Jewels of the Sun

    by Nora Roberts
    American jewelry designer travels to Ireland, falls in love with the land and a local pub owner.

    In her new trilogy, New York Times #1 Best Selling author, Nora Roberts returns to the lush, green hills of Ireland, where love is forever touched by magic - And where the Gallagher siblings explore ... (Goodreads)

  6. A Beautiful Poison

    by Lydia Kang
    In 1918 New York, a wealthy family's daughter is murdered and three friends become suspects. Secrets and lies unravel in this historical mystery.

    Just beyond the Gilded Age, in the mist-covered streets of New York, the deadly Spanish influenza ripples through the city. But with so many victims in her close circle, young socialite Allene ... (Goodreads)

  7. Beautiful Exiles

    by Meg Waite Clayton
    A fictionalized account of the tumultuous love affair between Ernest Hemingway and journalist Martha Gellhorn.

    From, New York Times, bestselling author Meg Waite Clayton comes a riveting novel based on one of the most volatile and intoxicating real-life love affairs of the twentieth century., Key West, 1936. ... (Barnes & Noble)

  8. Exhume

    by Danielle Girard
    Medical examiner Annabelle Schwartzman investigates a series of murders that lead her to confront her own dark past.

    Dr. Annabelle Schwartzman has finally found a place to belong. As the medical examiner for the San Francisco Police Department, working alongside homicide detective Hal Harris, she uncovers the tales ... (Goodreads)

  9. Pretty Girls Dancing

    by Kylie Brant
    A serial killer is on the loose, targeting young girls who love to dance. Can a mother and a detective stop him before it's too late?

    Years ago, in the town of Saxon Falls, young Kelsey Willard disappeared and was presumed dead. The tragedy left her family with a fractured life—a mother out to numb the pain, a father losing a ... (Barnes & Noble)

  10. In the Blood

    by Steve Robinson
    Genealogist Jefferson Tayte uncovers a dark family secret that leads him on a dangerous journey to uncover the truth.

    Two hundred years ago a loyalist family fled to England to escape the American War of Independence and seemingly vanished into thin air. American genealogist Jefferson Tayte is hired to find out what ... (Barnes & Noble)

  11. Broken Angels

    by Gemma Liviero
    A young woman in Nazi Germany struggles to survive and protect her family amidst the horrors of war and the secrets of her past.

    A Nazi doctor. A Jewish rebel. A little girl. Each one will fight for freedom—or die trying., Imprisoned in the Lodz Ghetto, Elsi discovers her mother’s desperate attempt to end her pregnancy and ... (Barnes & Noble)

  12. The Good Lawyer

    by Thomas Benigno
    A gripping legal thriller about a lawyer's quest for justice in a high-profile murder case.

    A young, ambitious lawyer is eager to prove he is better than the father who abandoned him and worthy of the devoted mother who raised him beyond the siren call of the mobster dominated family he ... (Goodreads)

  13. Patriot Games

    by Tom Clancy
    A former CIA analyst must protect his family from domestic terrorists, while thwarting a major international conspiracy.

    A kidnapping attempt on the Prince and Princess of Wales and their infant son occurs at the Mall in London . The attack is orchestrated by members of the Ulster Liberation Army , an ideologically ... (Wikipedia)

  14. A Criminal Defense

    by William L. Myers Jr.
    A high-profile murder case puts a successful lawyer's career and personal life on the line. Twists and turns abound in this legal thriller.

    Losing the trial of his life could mean losing everything., When a young reporter is found dead and a prominent Philadelphia businessman is accused of her murder, Mick McFarland finds himself ... (Barnes & Noble)

  15. The Bookshop of Yesterdays

    by Amy Meyerson
    Miranda inherits a bookstore from her estranged uncle and discovers a scavenger hunt of clues to uncover family secrets.

    Look for Amy Meyerson’s new novel The Imperfects , a captivating literary page-turner. THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER Best Books of Summer 2018 Selection by Philadelphia Inquirer and Library Journal ... (Barnes & Noble)

  16. The Letter

    by Kathryn Hughes
    A letter from the past unravels secrets and changes the lives of two women forever.

    Every so often a love story comes along to remind us that sometimes, in our darkest hour, hope shines a candle to light our way. Discover THE LETTER by Kathryn Hughes, the Number One bestseller that ... (Barnes & Noble)

  17. Skin

    by Ted Dekker
    A man's search for his past, his family, and a mysterious power that could save the world.

    A freak storm has spawned three tornadoes that are bearing down on the town of Summerville. Yet under the cover of the storm looms a much more ominous threat: A vindictive killer known as Red who's ... (Goodreads)

  18. Orphan Train

    by Christina Baker Kline
    A story of two women's intertwined lives, spanning generations and crossing continents.

    The #1 New York Times Bestseller “A lovely novel about the search for family that also happens to illuminate a fascinating and forgotten chapter of America’s history. Beautiful.”—Ann Packer Moving ... (Barnes & Noble)

  19. Cutting for Stone

    by Abraham Verghese
    A sweeping journey of two twin brothers and their search for identity, belonging and family.

    The story is told by the protagonist, Marion Stone. He and his conjoined twin Shiva are born at Mission Hospital (called "Missing" in accordance with the local pronunciation), Addis Ababa , in ... (Wikipedia)

  20. The Short Drop

    by Matthew FitzSimmons
    A quest to discover the truth behind a political scandal, with life-and-death stakes.

    A decade ago, fourteen-year-old Suzanne Lombard, the daughter of Benjamin Lombard—then a senator, now a powerful vice president running for the presidency—disappeared in the most sensational ... (Goodreads)

  21. The Aviator's Wife

    by Melanie Benjamin
    A woman's emotional journey of growth and self-discovery, learning to stand on her own.

    In the spirit of, Loving Frank, and, The Paris Wife, acclaimed novelist Melanie Benjamin pulls back the curtain on the marriage of one of America’s most extraordinary couples: Charles Lindbergh and ... (Goodreads)

  22. The Gargoyle

    by Andrew Davidson
    A modern day quest for redemption and love, interlaced with tales of medieval passion and horror.

    The Gargoyle follows two different time lines, one in the form of a story (or ‘memory’), and one in real time. In real time, an unnamed atheist and former hardcore porn star with a troubled childhood ... (Wikipedia)

  23. Stillhouse Lake

    by Rachel Caine
    A woman and her children are forced to constantly move and change identities after her husband is revealed to be a serial killer.

    Gina Royal is the definition of average—a shy Midwestern housewife with a happy marriage and two adorable children. But when a car accident reveals her husband’s secret life as a serial killer, she ... (Goodreads)

  24. Broken Harbor

    by Tana French
    A detective investigates a murder case in a ghostly housing estate, uncovering a web of secrets.

    Mick “Scorcher" Kennedy is the star of the Dublin Murder Squad. He plays by the books and plays hard, and thatʼs how the biggest case of the year ends up in his hands. On one of the half-abandoned ... (Goodreads)

  25. The Son

    by Philipp Meyer
    Epic multigenerational saga of a Texas family, their rise to power, and the violent legacy they leave behind.

    In 1849 thirteen year old Eli McCullough's family is attacked by the Comanches. The attack results in the rape and murder of his sister and mother. Eli and his older brother are kidnapped. While ... (Wikipedia)

  26. The Life We Bury

    by Allen Eskens
    College student Joe Talbert investigates a 30-year-old murder case for an English assignment, but uncovers more than he bargained for.

    College student Joe Talbert has the modest goal of completing a writing assignment for an English class. His task is to interview a stranger and write a brief biography of the person. With deadlines ... (Goodreads)

  27. The Trespasser

    by Tana French
    A detective investigates a murder case, uncovering secrets, lies, and hidden motives.

    Being on the Murder Squad is nothing like Detective Antoinette Conway dreamed it would be. Her partner, Stephen Moran, is the only person who seems glad she’s there. The rest of her working life is a ... (Goodreads)

  28. David Copperfield

    by Charles Dickens
    A rags-to-riches story of a young boy's adventures, trials, and tribulations.

    David Copperfield is the story of a young man's adventures on his journey from an unhappy and impoverished childhood to the discovery of his vocation as a successful novelist. Among the gloriously ... (Goodreads)

  29. Winter Garden

    by Kristin Hannah
    A family drama that explores the complex relationships between a mother and her two daughters, set against the backdrop of World War II and the Leningrad Siege.

    Can a woman ever really know herself if she doesn’t know her mother?, From the author of the smash-hit bestseller Firefly Lane, and, True Colors, comes a powerful, heartbreaking novel that ... (Goodreads)

  30. Crossing the Line

    by Katie McGarry
    A forbidden romance between a cop's daughter and a boy from the wrong side of the tracks. They must navigate family secrets and societal expectations to be together.

    Katie McGarry captivated readers with her “riveting, emotional”* young adult fiction debut, Pushing the Limits. In this gripping companion novella, she tells the story of Lila and Lincoln, who ... (Barnes & Noble)