The Last Train from Paris: An absolutely emotional and gripping World War 2 historical novel

by Juliet Greenwood

Overview

For Iris, each visit to her mother in St Mabon's Cove, Cornwall has been the same - a serene escape from the city. But today, as she breaths in the salt air on the doorstep of her beloved childhood home, a heavy weight of anticipation settles over her. Iris knows she's adopted, but any questions about where she came from have always been shut down by her parents, who can't bear to revisit the past.

Now, Iris can't stop thinking about what she's read on the official paperwork: BABY GIRL, FRANCE, 1939 - the year war was declared with Nazi Germany.

When Iris confronts her mother, she hits the same wall of pain and resistance as whenever she mentions the war. That is, until her mother tearfully hands her an old tin of letters, tucked neatly beside a delicate piece of ivory wool.

Retreating to the loft, Iris steels herself to at last learn the truth, however painful it might be. But, as she peels back each layer of history before her, a sensation of dread grows inside her. The past is calling, and its secrets are more intricate and tangled than Iris could ever have imagined.

The year is 1939, and in Paris, France a young woman is about to commit a terrible betrayal...

A beautifully written and addictively compelling historical novel about the terrible choices ordinary people were forced to make in the horrors of World War Two. If you loved The Tattooist of Auschwitz, The Alice Network and The Nightingale, you will devour this book.

What readers are saying about Juliet Greenwood:

"This was fantastic! Perfect for a Kate Morton or Lucinda Riley hangover, this book will draw you in and won't let go until you've read the last page. This book was unputdownable - fascinating characters, excellent writing, and a plot that keeps you turning the pages. I loved every second of it." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"I found myself reading chapter after chapter, unable to put it down. A first-time read by this author but certainly not the last." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"For readers of Kate Morton and Lucinda Riley, this book will be one of your favorites... A historical novel that will keep you reading until the end." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"An absolutely brilliant read. I could not put it down...I loved how the war changed everyone and it was a gripping story... I really loved it. Cannot recommend it enough." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Did everything that I was looking for... it left me wanting to read more from Juliet Greenwood." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781805082873
Publisher:	Storm Publishing Ltd
Publication date:	10/23/2023
Pages:	382
Sales rank:	164,822
Product dimensions:	5.06(w) x 7.81(h) x 0.95(d)

About the Author

Juliet Greenwood has always been a bookworm and a storyteller, writing her first novel (a sweeping historical epic) at the age of ten. She is inspired by the history of the women in her family. Her great-grandmother was a nail maker near Birmingham while, as a seventeen-year-old, her mother escaped from Paris at the outbreak of WW2, with her ferry across the English Channel narrowly escaping a German submarine.Juliet grew up near Stratford-upon-Avon, among an extended family of enthusiastic amateur actors and singers. After studying at Lancaster University and Kings College, London, Juliet worked at a variety of jobs, including creating puppet shows with underprivileged children and collecting oral histories of traditional villages before they are lost forever. She finally achieved a publishing contract following a debilitating viral illness, with her first novel being a finalist for The People's Book Prize and her first two novels reaching #4 and #5 in the UK Kindle store. Juliet now lives in a traditional cottage in Snowdonia, North Wales, set between the mountains and the sea, with an overgrown garden (good for insects!) and a surprisingly successful grapevine. She can be found dogwalking in all weathers, camera to hand.

Editorial Reviews

"This was fantastic! Perfect for a Kate Morton or Lucinda Riley hangover, this book will draw you in and won't let go until you've read the last page. This book was unputdownable - fascinating characters, excellent writing, and a plot that keeps you turning the pages. I loved every second of it." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"I found myself reading chapter after chapter, unable to put it down. A first-time read by this author but certainly not the last." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"For readers of Kate Morton and Lucinda Riley, this book will be one of your favorites... A historical novel that will keep you reading until the end." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"An absolutely brilliant read. I could not put it down...I loved how the war changed everyone and it was a gripping story... I really loved it. Cannot recommend it enough." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Did everything that I was looking for... it left me wanting to read more from Juliet Greenwood." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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