This was a good one. Dual time-line, some of it set in Cornwall and a very good read. So addictive I enjoyed this one alot. My thanks to netgalley and the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for an honest review.

A book written in two time frames from the perspective of women during WW2 and the life consequences following. The novel starts off in the later era and goes back to find the truth of a birth and rescue of a child. There are such strong women characters here giving us all hope. I have not read books by Juliet Greenwood before but will be on the look out for more.

Paris 1939 and World War two has started. Iris goes home to visit her mum and she asks her about her adoption but her mum refuses to talk as usual. Her mother hands her a tin of letters and Iris begins to read them no matter how hard it may be.
A well written historical story set during world war 2

This was a very beautiful historical fiction read surrounding WWII. I thought this just going to be another typical WWII read but I was very wrong. The author focuses on the displacement of families as they race to safety and away from the clutches of the nazis. It also focuses a little on children born with deformities and mental incapacities- highlighting how they were seen as hinderances to society and brought shame to families. Very heartbreaking but something that the author skillfully mentions in this book. I was completely engrossed with the lives of Sabine and Nora, two young women caught up in a dreadful war and the sacrifices they had to make to survive and keep those they love safe.
The lives of these two women were brought to life with this beautifully written book and I was moved beyond words with how their story played out.
This was a book that has many layers and depth, something that will make you cry both tears of joy and of despair. It is a story about love, loss, sacrifice, the strength of women, a mother's love, grief and above all survival.
I cannot say enough good things about this one and I highly recommend giving it a try.
It's right up there with some of the best historical reads I've ever read.
A special thank you to Netgalley, Storm Publishing and Juliet Greenwood, from my eARC of this book. Al opinions are 100% my own and leave my review voluntarily.

Fabulous book really gave me a feel for Paris in wartime and women in the war time - fantastic characters

I'd not read anything by Juliet Greenwood before, but I now have to add her to the list of authors I have to keep up with.

The Last Train From Paris is a story about two women who were faced with the unimaginable – and whose sacrifice saved one little girl from war: Iris.

In 1960s Cornwall, young Iris visits her mother, determined to discover her origins. She knows she's adopted, but nothing else. Now that she lives independently, in London, she yearns for knowledge about what happened. And this time, her mother, Nora, gives in. She hands her a box with letters and mementos, and Iris slowly discovers the true story of her life. And the cruel reality of what happened in the early days of World War II.

In 1939, the Nazis march on Paris, suppressing the French as they force their way through to the capital city. Nora – from England – is still in the middle of her training to become a chef, a dream come true that soon turns into a nightmare as she finds herself confronted by a brutal war machine approaching the city. She dithers, until she has no other option but to take the last train heading out of Paris before the arrival of the enemy. But as she says goodbye to her friend, Sabine, she is in for a surprise.

Sabine, her heavily pregnant friend, has to leave Paris, following her husband to an uncertain fate. Having given birth, and finding herself in a difficult situation, she decides to ensure her daughter is safe from harm, and looked after, well away from the danger that has reached them. In a heartbreaking move, she hands her daughter over to Nora, safe in the knowledge that her dear friend would care for the child.

As Iris discovers the whole truth, a story of bravery and desperation comes to light, and there is a surprise in store for her.

The Last Train From Paris is a heartbreaking novel, one that pulls you into its plot and doesn't let you go. Evocative and moving, it tells a tale of love, loss, and commitment.

The central part of the novel are the three women: Nora, Sabine, and Iris. All three are fascinating characters, well-drawn, human, and caring beyond duty. I found them to be so realistic that I felt their pain as I worked my way through the novel.

The Last Train From Paris is a moving tribute to the bravery of women in times of war and danger, to their capacity of being able to deal with life-saving decisions that are both heart-wrenching and sensible.

A truly wonderful novel!

This is a long but very good historical fiction that drew me in and took my on a journey through Iris' life and how she learns who she really is and where she really came from. This is a book that is emotional and makes you think about life and choices. It is so intense yet so gripping and intriguing.

This is a 5 star read and one I didn't want to put down and couldn't put down. Such a well written book with some well developed characters made this book so real and so emotional. I absolutely love it.

Thank you NetGalley and Storm Publishing for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book.

This was excellent!

Highly recommend this novel about how we make decisions in wartime and what those decisions might mean for so many people later. The book can be a little confusing with frequent changes of perspective but it’s so worth it. Stick with it!

Very well written WWII historical fiction. It definitely brought on the tears! So interesting reading about Iris unraveling the past and what it means to her.

Thanks for allowing me to review this beautiful book. Although set in 2 timelines and 2 countries it was so well written that you are never in doubt about where you are. Sabine a French journalist meets Nora a budding chef in England before the war. Nora travels to Paris to study French coming shortly before France is invaded. Difficult times call for tough decisions to be made with long term consequences. As Iris learns about her adoption the story unfolds. It is sensitively written and with insight into the turbulent times and a mother's love for her child.
I highly recommend this book.

Another tearful but very well-written WWII novel. I couldn't help but cheer for Iris as she faced her past and learned about the history she lived.

This was a great read. Between the incredible female friendship at the core and the strong bonds of this wide, biological and found family, set against the backdrop of World War II, it was an emotional read without being too corny. I also liked that in Howard, Guillame, and Jacob, they managed to include some non-toxic masculinity in a very female-forward novel. While the reveal was not a surprise at all, it was still satisfying.

A heart-wrenching story of the terrible decisions some mothers must make for their children, The Last Train from Paris tells the tale of two friends - French Sabine and English Nora - who bond through correspondence just prior to WW2. Sabine convinces Nora to train as a chef in Paris, believing the French will protect their country from the Nazis and Paris will be safe. When Sabine gives birth in 1939 to a child marred by a cleft lip, she fears the Nazis will murder her precious baby as part of their eugenics policy to eliminate the mentally and physically disabled. As Paris falls to the Nazi invasion, Sabine is advised to seek medical help for her daughter in England. Nora, meanwhile races for the last train out of Paris and the final ferry to Dover. Desperate to save her daughter, Sabine sends her with Nora to England.

In 1964, Nora is ailing and her adoptive daughter wants answers about her past. In a beautifully written story filled with courage, hope and love, a compelling story of survival and the horrors of war. I stayed up to the wee hours reading this one. Thank you to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for the advance reader copy. I recommend this book to WW2 historical fiction fans who want to feel the intense emotions of the time.

Thanks to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for the chance to read this book.

This historical novel set during and after WW2 is all about the highs and lows of humanity. The horrible atrocities of that time are portrayed in a sensitive manner - considering the subject. But the biggest thing that shone through for me while reading this book is the kindness and good in the world that is depicted through acts big and small by those who literally only have the shirt on their back. That is, thankfully, something that even when the world is going wrong can not be completely squashed.

A wonderful story by Juliet Greenwood that is enthralling yet heartbreaking.

The Last Train From Paris

By: Juliet Greenwood

4 Stars

This was a novel of war. It was also a story about a mother's unconditional love, and above all, survival. When Iris sees her birthdate on some papers, she begins to question who she is and it brings to light a story that will change her life forever. This is a story of a mother and an impossible choice to save her childs life.

I really liked this story. With a wide rang of interesting characters this story was a descriptive tale of war. World War 2 was a horrible time for so many. Many died, while others lost everything and everyone. In this book you can see that and feel it from the pages. It was an emotional read for sure. A mother forced to make a hard choice, a single woman forging her path to become a chef, and a set of twins born with a horrible war raging. With all of these it was easy to fall in love with this story. It was well written and one that will stay with me for a long time.

*I want to thank Netgalley and the author for this book in return for my honest review*

Stormi Ellis

This was a very emotional story set mainly in France, during the Second World War, when Germany invaded France. The descriptions of the flight from the Germans to a safer place was very thorough and heartbreaking. The twins that were separated and finally reunited made a beautiful conclusion.

Such a good read, the storyline kept you intrigued from start to finish. I’ll definitely be looking for more works by this author.

The Last Train from Paris is a dual timeline book set in 1939 and 1964. Iris visits her mother with questions about her mother’s past. What is shared is a story of how far a mother will go to protect her children. The story is wonderful and heartbreaking at the same time. In a fan of WWII historical fiction so I was drawn to this book right away. If you like WWII historical fiction you will want to check out this book.

This is a very passionate story that is full of love for one another in a time when the world was ruled by hate. The novel moves between Iris, wanting to know who she is in the 60s and war-torn France and Cornwall. This story is a page-turner, a book that is hard to put down. Highly recommended.

This is a really fantastic read. Poignant and moving with brilliant characters. Very well written. Highly recommended.