My Review:

Set in two timelines, this is a beautiful and emotionally written book that holds ache, pain and confusion within.

A time in history where people did what they had to, to survive, others did what they had to, to help others survive.

Through the eyes of an adult child, can the memory be real? Can it be true? Can it be trusted? What about Through the traumatised eye?

A retreat to uncover the truth with the now elderly children brings shadows into the light.

Charlotte and 5 Children on their way to nowhere fight for survival.

You will need tissues and a strong cup of something or other. Recommended with 5 stars.

Suzanne Kelman

Suzanne Kelman is a 2015 Academy of Motion Pictures Nicholl Finalist, Multi-Award-Winning Screenwriter and a Film Producer. As well as working in film she is also an International Amazon Bestselling Fiction Author of the Southlea Bay Series – The Rejected Writers’ Book Club, Rejected Writers Take the Stage and The Rejected Writers’ Christmas Wedding. Born in the United Kingdom, she now resides in Washington State.

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The Last Train from Paris

The Paris Sisters Book 5

Suzanne Kelman

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Paris, 1943: Charlotte clutches the children tightly to her as they board the train. “Don’t worry,” she whispers to them softly. “I will get you to safety, I promise…”

Charlotte Villette watches in horror as the train leaves the station in a cloud of smoke. Five innocent children stare back at her through the glass, tears running down their cheeks. She promised to keep them safe but, now they have been separated by the Nazi guards, how can she protect them?

For days, Charlotte searches for the missing children. They know the plan was to travel to her aunt’s village, but could they really find it on their own? When she finally arrives, she is overjoyed to see them. But joy soon turns to fear when she discovers the Nazis are already searching the property, and they must run for safety once more.

When she meets Luc, a Frenchman with his own scars from the war, he offers to help them. As the weeks pass, Charlotte begins to trust him. Sitting with him in the candlelight once the children are asleep, she realises his quiet kindness and bright blue eyes have made her feel safe for the first time in years.

But just as she’s wondering whether there can be light in the darkness of war, a Nazi officer she fears from her past steps back into her life, threatening everything she has fought to protect. How far will Charlotte go to protect those she has grown to love? And will she be brave enough to make the ultimate sacrifice to save them?

The final emotional and page-turning novel in The Paris Sisters series tells a story of unbelievable courage in the midst of the Second World War. Perfect for fans of Roberta Kagan, Kristin Hannah, and Fiona Valpy.

Readers are loving The Last Train from Paris:

‘Gripping from start to finish and once you start reading you won’t be able to stop… Heartbreaking… Will have you cheering, wiping a tear and holding your breath.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I had trouble putting this book down once I started… I cried several times… When the story ended, I was in tears… Fantastic.’ Girl Who Reads, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Amazing… Will keep you on the edge of your seat until the end… Will make your heart ache and you will never forget this book… Perfect.’ wwii_kindle_ebooks, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Once I started I could not put this book down… Reached into my heart and pulled every emotional string imaginable. It left me in tears… Kept me on the edge of my seat, holding my breath at times… Love this.’ Netgalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘There’s plenty of twists to unravel, and many chapters that end of such a cliffhanger you end up reading ten more before you can finally put the book down for some sleep!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I can’t remember the last time I cried so hard… Grab the tissues.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Wow, this story was so powerful, explosive and utterly heartbreaking… I loved it… Fantastic.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

• ISBN: 9781837905287Publication Date: 01 October 2026