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'A thrilling, immersive and beautifully written historical novel that will resonate long after the last page is turned. Highly recommended' MARIUS GABRIEL 'Taut, compelling and beautifully written – I loved it!’ DAISY WOOD A moving, page-turning story about a little-known chapter of World War II. Perfect... Read More
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Last Train to Freedom

'A thrilling, immersive and beautifully written historical novel that will resonate long after the last page is turned. Highly recommended' MARIUS GABRIEL

'Taut, compelling and beautifully written – I loved it!’ DAISY WOOD

An emotional and heart-breaking WW2 historical fiction novel, brand-new for 2025!

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'A thrilling, immersive and beautifully written historical novel that will resonate long after the last page is turned. Highly recommended' MARIUS GABRIEL

'Taut, compelling and beautifully written – I loved it!’ DAISY WOOD

A moving, page-turning story about a little-known chapter of World War II. Perfect for fans of Kate Quinn and Anna Stuart.

1940. As Soviet forces storm Lithuania, Zofia and her brother Jacek must flee to survive.

A lifeline appears when Japanese consul Sugihara offers them visas on one condition: they must deliver a parcel to Tokyo. Inside lies intelligence on Nazi atrocities, evidence so explosive that Nazi and Soviet agents will stop at nothing to possess it.

Pursued across Siberia on the Trans-Siberian Express, Zofia faces danger at every turn, racing to expose the truth as Japan edges closer to allying with the Nazis. With the fate of countless lives hanging in the balance, can she complete her mission before time runs out?

Readers love Last Train to Freedom:

'Tense and thought-provoking' CATHERINE LAW

'A fascinating and original read' CATHERINE HOKIN

'Real history in the raw, heart-pounding drama, bone-chilling danger, intrigue, romance, and characters to love and fear…Last Train to Freedom has it all. Don’t miss the ride!' LANCASHIRE POST

'An epic journey across the Siberian wilderness that will keep you guessing until the end. Readers interested in the less well-known events of World War II will find this book captivating and unforgettable' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Ms Swift is a talented writerCaptivating and compulsive reading' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'What a fantastic read this was' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Another stunning achievement in historical fiction from Deborah Swift' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Grips you from the beginning and does not let go until the end' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008739706

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 May 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HQ Digital

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 336

About the Author

I write historical fiction, a genre I love, though I'm a bookaholic and I read widely - contemporary and classic fiction as well as historicals. In the past I used to work as a set and costume designer for theatre and TV, so I enjoy the research aspect of creating historical fiction, something I loved doing as a scenographer. Each book takes about six months of research before I am ready to begin writing. More details of my research and writing process can be found on my website. I like to write about extraordinary characters set against the background of real historical events.

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