A thrilling, immersive and beautifully written historical novel that will resonate long after the last page is turned. Highly recommended' MARIUS GABRIEL'Taut, compelling and beautifully written – I loved it!’ DAISY WOOD'I seldom give books of this type five stars, but this one fully deserves it for bringing something new and refreshing to the genre.' Reader review ?????A moving, page-turning story about a little-known chapter of World War II. Perfect for fans of Kate Quinn and Anna Stuart. 1940. As Soviet forces storm Lithuania, Zofia and her brother Jacek must flee to survive.A lifeline appears when Japanese consul Sugihara offers them visas on one condition: they must deliver a parcel to Tokyo. Inside lies intelligence on Nazi atrocities, evidence so explosive that Nazi and Soviet agents will stop at nothing to possess it.Pursued across Siberia on the Trans-Siberian Express, Zofia faces danger at every turn, racing to expose the truth as Japan edges closer to allying with the Nazis. With the fate of countless lives hanging in the balance, can she complete her mission before time runs out?Readers love Last Train to Freedom:'Tense and thought-provoking' CATHERINE LAW'A fascinating and original read' CATHERINE HOKIN'Real history in the raw, heart-pounding drama, bone-chilling danger, intrigue, romance, and characters to love and fear…Last Train to Freedom has it all. Don’t miss the ride!' LANCASHIRE POST'This is the kind of book that keeps you up until the middle of the night, or that you fall asleep reading, because you just can’t put it down… One of the best books I have read this year.' Reader review'An epic journey across the Siberian wilderness that will keep you guessing until the end. Readers interested in the less well known events of World War II will find this book captivating and unforgettable' Reader review?????'Ms Swift is a talented writer… Captivating and compulsive reading' Reader review?????'What a fantastic read this was' Reader review?????'Another stunning achievement in historical fiction from Deborah Swift' Reader review?????'Grips you from the beginning and does not let go until the end' Reader review?????

"I'm going to need a minute before I pick up another historical fiction novel" Reader review ????? "An exceptional story" Reader review ????? Inspired by true stories of WWII, don't miss this emotional and poignant historical novel debut of courage against all odds, perfect for fans of Anna Stuart and Soraya M Lane.Poland, 1942. After witnessing the destruction of her hometown in Warsaw, Anna Kowalski joins the Polish Resistance. She is tasked with smuggling as many children as possible out of the Warsaw Ghetto through the sewers and relocating them to safety.Through her work, Anna meets Johnnie Nowak, an RAF pilot who had managed to escape from a prisoner of war camp. He's not safe in Warsaw, so Anna leads him out of the city to protect him...But suddenly Anna is caught by the SS and sent to Ravensbrück concentration camp where she is surrounded by even more horror and despair. A female guard, known as The Beast, is renowned for her violence and aggression towards her prisoners, and she's set her sights on Anna.When Anna is relocated to a different camp, she finds herself reunited with Johnnie Nowak, the pilot she had saved. Desperate to escape, the two of them devise a plan that, if caught, could mean a fate far worse than death.Will Anna and Johnnie finally find freedom, and survive the war together?Praise for The Resistance Daughter:"A stunning debut" Robert Dugoni"Action packed and full of drama... A must-read" Kathleen McGurl"A stunning debut. Kormylo knows how to make history come alive through her tremendous research and storytelling" Robert Rotenberg"Sensitive and thoughtful" Reader review ????? "Never turned pages so quickly" Tara Taylor "Along with a gripping plot, The Resistance Daughter offers an authentic insight into the life of prisoners of war captured by the Nazis during World War II" Leigh Russell "An emotional story of courage" Reader review ?????"A meticulous and gripping page-turner that sheds light on an overlooked part of the horrors of the Second World War" Richard Woodbury"A sweeping historical fiction novel" Reader review ?????

Penrose and Pyke go together like fire and kerosene in this first-in-series Victorian era mystery.Trouble’s brewing in the Devil’s Half Acre. A death in an alleyway, a tragic accident in a factory, rumours of a murderer loose on the streets. It’s enough to give a genteel lady a fit of the vapours. Fortunately, Grace Penrose isn’t one to swoon at the sight of blood. All she wants is the chance to become the first female doctor in the colony. Instead, she must confront the harsh realities of the city’s most notorious sweatshop.When the police prove reluctant to investigate the deaths, she turns to a constable who is already up to his neck in trouble. Grace Penrose and Constable Charlie Pyke must figure out which deaths are accidents and which are murders, because the next victim might well be one of their own.The Penrose & Pyke Mystery series is set during a remarkable period of social upheaval in 1890s New Zealand. The fight for women’s rights has never been such deadly fun.

Daughter of a king, raised by a shieldmaiden—life should be simple, right?But in the wake of Haakon's fall, danger lurks around every corner for Bethany and Tora.Determined to honor Haakon’s memory, Bethany strives to provide Tora with a life of peace and safety. But Tora craves more than tranquility—she longs for glory and battle.Becoming a shieldmaiden is harder than Tora could ever have imagined. As a young woman in a man's world, she must use every resource at her disposal to survive, but it never seems enough.Can Tora live up to her legacy and claim her place in the Viking world, or will the pursuit of honor cost too much?