What are some good WW II romance novels in 2017?

Sure. 'The Chilbury Ladies' Choir' is a 2017 WW II romance novel. It focuses on the lives of the women in a village during the war and the romances that develop. It has a charming and heartwarming story.

A key characteristic is the exploration of love in the face of adversity. In WW2, there were so many obstacles - separation, death, and moral dilemmas. The best novels show how love can persevere through all these difficulties. They also may touch on themes like sacrifice, where a character might sacrifice their own happiness or safety for their loved one or for a greater cause related to the war.

All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque is a great one. It vividly depicts the horrors and futility of war from the perspective of a young German soldier. The book shows the physical and mental toll war takes on the soldiers.

One of the best is 'The Book Thief' by Markus Zusak. It's a powerful story told from the perspective of Death, set in Nazi Germany. It follows a young girl, Liesel, who steals books and finds solace in them during the chaos of the war. Another great one is 'All the Light We Cannot See' by Anthony Doerr. It weaves together the lives of a blind French girl and a German boy during the war, with beautiful prose and a moving plot. And 'Slaughterhouse - Five' by Kurt Vonnegut is also highly regarded. It has a unique narrative style as it follows the experiences of Billy Pilgrim through different times, including his time as a prisoner of war in Dresden during WWII.

Another great one is 'Jane Eyre'. The story of Jane's journey in life and her relationship with Mr. Rochester is complex and deeply romantic. The way their love overcomes various obstacles makes it a wonderful read.

One great WW2 romance novel is 'The Nightingale' by Kristin Hannah. It tells the story of two sisters in France during the war and the romances that develop amidst the chaos and danger.

One great ww11 spy novel is 'Agent Zigzag' which tells the incredible true story of a double agent during the war. It's full of intrigue and suspense.

A really good ww2 espionage novel is 'Operation Mincemeat'. It's based on a true story of a brilliant deception plan during the war. Then there's 'Fatherland' which, while set in an alternate history where the Nazis won, still has elements of espionage that are related to the ww2 context. 'The Odessa File' is also a great pick, with its thrilling plot about a journalist uncovering secrets related to former Nazis and the espionage activities that are part of the post - ww2 scenario but have their roots in the war.

Some popular WW2 detective novels include 'The Postman Always Rings Twice' by James M. Cain. Although not strictly a WW2 - centered detective story, it has the noir feel that was popular during and after the war. 'The Thin Man' by Dashiell Hammett also has elements of detective mystery that were characteristic of the era. And 'All the Light We Cannot See' by Anthony Doerr. While it's more about the human experience during WW2, there are elements of mystery and discovery much like a detective novel as it follows the lives of a blind French girl and a German boy during the war.

There's also 'War Stories: A Graphic History of World War One'. This one contains multiple short stories that give different perspectives on the war. It has some amazing art that really helps bring the era to life. And 'To End All Wars: The Graphic History of World War One' is also very good. It not only shows the battles but also the political and social aspects of the time.