Midnight Train to Prague A Novel
Midnight Train to Prague by Carol Windley is a historical novel published by HarperCollins Canada, Limited on April 14, 2020. This first edition spans 352 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Natalia Faber as she embarks on a journey from Berlin to Prague in 1927, where a train delay leads her to uncover family secrets and meet influential figures who shape her future.
Readers will find a rich exploration of love, loss, and resilience as Natalia navigates the complexities of her life, including her marriage to journalist Miklós Count Andorján and the challenges posed by World War II. The story delves into themes of identity and survival, particularly as Natalia assumes the role of a fortune teller amidst the turmoil of Nazi occupation. The novel intricately weaves historical elements with personal struggles, culminating in a poignant reunion that highlights the enduring human spirit.
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An unforgettable tale of what we owe to those we love, and those we have left behind
In 1927, as Natalia Faber travels from Berlin to Prague with her mother, their train is delayed in Saxon Switzerland. In the brief time the train is idle, Natalia learns the truth about her father and meets a remarkable woman named Dr. Magdalena Schaefferová, whose family will become a significant part of her future.
Shaken by these events, Natalia arrives at a spa on the shore of Lake Hevíz in Hungary. Here, she meets the journalist and writer Miklós Count Andorján. In time, they will marry, and Natalia will devote herself to life on a rural estate in Hungary.
When war breaks out in Europe, Natalia loses contact with Miklós. She believes they are to meet in Prague, a city under Nazi occupation. She sets up shop as a fortune teller with a pack of Tarot cards. In this guise, she meets Magdalena Schaefferová’s young daughter, Anna. Accused by the Nazis of spying, Natalia is sent to a concentration camp. In April 1945, Natalia and Anna are reunited, and with courage and determination, find the strength to begin again in a changed world.
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