The Paris Express

In The Paris Express, a national bestseller by the acclaimed author of Room, the gripping events surrounding the 1895 disaster at the Paris Montparnasse train station unfold through a diverse array of characters traveling on a packed train. As members of parliament rush back to Paris for a critical vote and a medical student becomes concerned for a fellow passenger, the narrative weaves together the lives of individuals from various backgrounds, each with their own stories and agendas. This evocative novel intricately depicts the politics, glamour, and chaos of the late 19th century, making it a compelling historical fiction experience.