And Miles to Go Before I Sleep

In this compelling follow-up to And the Birds Rained Down, Jocelyne Saucier presents a thought-provoking exploration of aging and personal freedom through the story of Gladys, an elderly woman who embarks on a transformative journey away from her small village of Swastika. Determined to live life on her own terms, she boards the Northlander train, leaving her troubled daughter, Lisana, behind. Meanwhile, a mysterious narrator, chronicling the fading northern train lines, seeks to uncover the truth about Gladys's disappearance and the strained relationship with her daughter, delving into the stories of fellow passengers and train staff along the way.