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Last Train to Freedom

By: Deborah Swift
Narrated by: Lizzie Schenk
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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?

©2025 Deborah Swift (P)2025 HarperCollins Publishers 20th Century Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction War & Military Soviet Union Russia Imperial Japan
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As with all her books, Deborah Swift has created a story that captures the reader - listener in my case - with her blend of historical research and storytelling ability.

This story is set mainly on the trans-Siberian Railway as Zofia flees from the Nazis in Lithuania and Poland, tries to avoid the Russian NKVD and deliver a package to Japan.

The villains are well drawn. The main character is someone we cheer for. The supporting characters have depth.

I learned about a part of WW2 that I knew little about.

I liked the narration - easy to listen to.

If you want a good read or audible you will find it in The Last Train to Freedom.

Fran Connor

WW2 story in an unusual setting

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