Anita Abriel was born in Sydney, Australia. She received a BA in English Literature with a minor in Creative Writing from Bard College, and attended UC Berkeley’s Masters in Creative Writing program. She lives in California with her family and is the author of The Light After the War which was inspired by her mother’s story of survival during WWII.
Genres: Historical
New and upcoming books
Novels
The Light After the War (2020)
Lana's War (2021)
A Girl During the War (2022)
aka The Italian Girl
The Life She Wanted (2023)
The Philadelphia Heiress (2024)
American Housewife (2025)
Lana's War (2021)
A Girl During the War (2022)
aka The Italian Girl
The Life She Wanted (2023)
The Philadelphia Heiress (2024)
American Housewife (2025)
Anita Abriel recommends
Hill of Secrets (2024)
Galina Vromen
"Perfect for book clubs or anyone who appreciates beautiful writing and heartfelt characters in historical fiction. A must read!"
Where the Wandering Ends (2022)
Yvette Manessis Corporon
"Perfect for lovers of historical fiction who are eager to explore a little-known area of twentieth-century history."
All the Lights Above Us (2022)
M B Henry
"Henry's story of five uniquely different and courageous women grappling with their own turmoils while all of Europe crumbles around them is not to be missed. Written in confident and evocative prose, Henry has crafted a remarkable novel that belongs in the canons of thought provoking World War II literature."
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