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Ellie Midwood Reading Order

9 series · 33 books

Ellie Midwood is a USA Today bestselling author specializing in World War II historical fiction and related non-fiction narratives. Drawing inspiration from her grandfather's military service as a junior sergeant, she has built an extensive catalog of over thirty books exploring the human experiences, moral complexities, and untold stories of the war era. Her work spans multiple formats including novels, novellas, short story collections, and anthologies, establishing her as a prolific voice in historical storytelling.

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Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2018–2018)

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The Darkest Hour

Metropolis Series

Complete

2 books (2020–2020)

Ellie Midwood's Metropolis series consists of two complete historical fiction novels published in 2020. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Metropolis followed by Spies. This dual-book series explores historical events through Midwood's signature blend of historical fiction and factual research.

Start with Metropolis and read in order.

Start this series with Metropolis

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Non-Fiction Series

Complete

1 book (2014–2014)

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The New York Doll

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2019–2019)

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Killing the Hangman

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

17 books (2015–2026)

Ellie Midwood's collection of fifteen standalone historical fiction novels spans from 2015 to 2025, with the series still ongoing. Each book can be read independently, though following publication order beginning with The Brooklyn Boys Club provides the intended reading experience. The novels explore various historical periods and events, drawing on both fiction and non-fiction elements to tell stories rooted in real history.

Start with The Brooklyn Boys Club, the first of 15 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with The Brooklyn Boys Club

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The Brooklyn Boys Club
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A Motherland's Daughter, A Fatherland's Son
3
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Of Knights and Dogfights
4
The Aftermath
5
The Violinist of Auschwitz
6
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The Girl Who Escaped from Auschwitz
7
The Girl on the Platform
8
The White Rose Network
9
The Wife Who Risked Everything
10
The Child Who Lived
11
The Undercover Secretary
12
I Have to Save Them
13
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When the World Went Silent
14
The Photographer's Secret
15
To Save Her Husband
16
The Hotel Dancer
17
The Woman in Seat 13

The Austrian Series

Complete

2 books (2016–2016)

The Austrian is a complete historical fiction series by Ellie Midwood consisting of two books published in 2016. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Austrian followed by The Austrian, Part 2. This dual-part narrative explores themes central to Midwood's work in both historical fiction and non-fiction.

Start with The Austrian and read in order.

Start this series with The Austrian

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The Austrian
2
The Austrian, Part 2

The Girl From Berlin Series

Complete

3 books (2015–2015)

The Girl from Berlin is a complete three-book historical fiction series by Ellie Midwood published in 2015. The novels should be read in publication order: Gruppenführer's Mistress, The Girl from Berlin / Standartenführer's Wife, and War Criminal's Widow. Each book follows a connected narrative arc that builds across the series, making sequential reading essential to understanding the full story.

Start with Gruppenführer's Mistress and read in order.

Start this series with Gruppenführer's Mistress

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Gruppenführer's Mistress
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The Girl from Berlin / Standartenführer's Wife
3
War Criminal's Widow

The Indigo Rebels Series

Complete

3 books (2017–2018)

The Indigo Rebels is a complete three-book historical fiction series by Ellie Midwood published between 2017 and 2018. The series consists of The Indigo Rebels, The Lyon Affair, and Liberation, and should be read in publication order. This series draws on historical events and is best experienced sequentially from the first book.

Start with The Indigo Rebels and read in order.

Start this series with The Indigo Rebels

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The Indigo Rebels
2
The Lyon Affair
3

Women and The Holocaust Series

Complete

3 books (2016–2019)

Ellie Midwood's Women and The Holocaust series consists of three complete historical fiction novels published between 2016 and 2019, all centered on women's experiences during the Holocaust. The three books should be read in publication order: Emilia, the Girl Who Survived, followed by No Woman's Land, the Girl in the Striped Dress, and concluding with Auschwitz Syndrome. Each installment explores different perspectives and stories of women navigating one of history's darkest periods.

Start with Emilia and read in order.

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2
The Girl Who Survived / No Woman's Land
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The Girl in the Striped Dress / Auschwitz Syndrome

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Ellie Midwood written?
Ellie Midwood has written 33 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 2014 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Ellie Midwood series?
Here are the first books in Ellie Midwood's series: Metropolis: Metropolis; The Austrian: The Austrian; The Girl From Berlin: Gruppenführer's Mistress; The Indigo Rebels: The Indigo Rebels; Women and The Holocaust: Emilia.
What order should I read Ellie Midwood's books?
We recommend reading Ellie Midwood's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Ellie Midwood still writing new books?
Yes, Ellie Midwood has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

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