Meg Waite Clayton is a New York Times bestselling author of six
novels, most recently Beautiful Exiles. Her prior novels include
the Langum-Prize honoured The Race for Paris; The Language of
Light, a finalist for the Bellwether Prize for Socially Engaged
Fiction (now the PEN/Bellwether); and The Wednesday Sisters, one of
Entertainment Weekly's 25 Essential Best Friend Novels of all time.
She has also written for the Los Angeles Times, The New York Times,
The Washington Post, Forbes, and public radio, often on the subject
of the particular challenges women face. A graduate of the
University of Michigan and its law school, Meg also writes "Listen
In," a monthly audiobook review column for the San Francisco
Chronicle.
megwaiteclayton.com
“The Last Train to London is painful and beautiful, absorbing and
unforgettable. A wonderful tribute to courage, to a
remarkable woman, to the ones she saved, and the ones she could
not. Recommend this book to anyone who thinks no single
person can make a difference.” — Karen Joy Fowler, author of the
USA Today Bestseller We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves
“The Last Train to London is an absolutely fascinating, beautifully
rendered story of love, loss, and heroism in the dark days leading
up to World War II. Clayton perfectly captures the tension
and heartbreak of the times, which feel so relevant today. It is a
glowing portrait of women rising up against impossible odds to save
children.” — Kristin Hannah, New York Times bestselling author of
The Great Alone and The Nightingale
“What a delight it was to read this brilliant telling of the
Kindertransport, a novel threaded with compassion, hope and love.
Thank you, Meg Waite Clayton for reminding us of what can happen
when good people conspire against evil.” — Heather Morris, #1
bestselling author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz
“The Last Train to London is a rare thing: intellectually
provocative and emotionally moving in equal measure. What a fine
tribute to the victims and survivors of the Nazis’ early terrors,
and to the woman who at great personal risk and sacrifice subverted
Hitler’s will. Everyone should read this timely, gorgeous novel.” —
Therese Anne Fowler, bestselling author of Z: A Novel of Zelda
Fitzgerald
“This is a standout historical fiction that serves as a chilling
reminder of how insidious, pervasive evil can gradually seep into
everyday lives.” — Publishers Weekly
“Enlightening, meticulously researched ... Clayton’s story of the
remarkable woman, known as Tante Truus, is enriched by a compelling
cast of fictional characters.” — Booklist (starred review)
“With its well-developed characters and race-against-the-clock
plot, this fantastic novel should have broad appeal, especially
with fans of historical fiction and thrillers.” — Library
Journal (starred review)
“Riveting … Clayton makes vivid Truus’s courage and
resourcefulness in the face of growing danger as borders close
throughout Europe.” — BBC
“Glimmers with hope: the heroism of everyday people putting their
own comfortable lives in jeopardy to help others.” — BookPage
“An engrossing, heart-wrenching, and inspiring account of
ordinary people making life-and-death choice in the darkest of
times.” — Jerusalem Post
“Excellent. . . clearly the product of prodigious historical
research. . . serves as a reminder that even in dangerous
times, every person can make a difference. . . . Ultimately, this
historical novel offers great insight into the inspiring humanity
of those who opposed the Nazis; Clayton brings Tante Truus to life
at a timely moment when cruelty is once again on the march.” — San
Francisco Examiner
"Heartfelt and mesmerizing...takes the reader on an unforgettable
journey...If you like books set in World War II featuring complex,
courageous female protagonists who were ahead of their time, this
book should earn a place at the top of the list." — Historical
Novels Review
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