The Paris Express A Novel
The Paris Express by Emma Donoghue, published by Simon and Schuster on March 18, 2025, is a historical novel that delves into the infamous 1895 disaster at the Paris Montparnasse train station. This edition spans 288 pages and is presented in English. The narrative unfolds aboard a train filled with a diverse array of characters, each with their own urgent reasons for traveling to Paris, from politicians to medical students and anarchists, all converging in a moment of impending chaos.
Readers will find a richly woven tale that captures the complexities of life during a transformative period in history. The novel explores themes of urgency and human connection against the backdrop of a significant event, showcasing the intertwining lives of individuals from various backgrounds. With its focus on the political and social dynamics of the late 19th century, The Paris Express offers an engaging glimpse into a pivotal moment, making it a noteworthy addition to the genres of literature and historical fiction.
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From the bestselling and “soul-stirring” (Oprah Daily) author of Room, a sweeping historical “nail-biter” (People) of a novel about the infamous 1895 disaster at the Paris Montparnasse train station.
Based on an 1895 disaster that went down in history when it was captured in a series of surreal, extraordinary photographs, The Paris Express is a propulsive novel set on a train packed with a fascinating cast of characters who hail from as close as Brittany and as far as Russia, Ireland, Algeria, Pennsylvania, and Cambodia. Members of parliament hurry back to Paris to vote; a medical student suspects a girl may be dying; a secretary tries to convince her boss of the potential of moving pictures; two of the train’s crew build a life away from their wives; a young anarchist makes a terrifying plan, and much more.
From an author whose “writing is superb alchemy” (Audrey Niffenegger, New York Times bestselling author), The Paris Express is an evocative masterpiece that effortlessly captures the politics, glamour, chaos, and speed that marked the end of the 19th century.
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