The Last Train to Key West
Instant New York Times bestseller One of Bustle's Most Anticipated Books of Summer 2020 "The perfect riveting summer read!"--BookBub In 1935 three women are forever changed when one of the most powerful hurricanes in history barrels toward the Florida Keys.
For the tourists traveling on Henry Flagler's legendary Overseas Railroad, Labor Day weekend is an opportunity to forget the economic depression gripping the nation. But one person's paradise can be another's prison, and Key West-native Helen Berner yearns to escape. After the Cuban Revolution of 1933 leaves Mirta Perez's family in a precarious position, she agrees to an arranged marriage with a notorious American. Following her wedding in Havana, Mirta arrives in the Keys on her honeymoon. While she can't deny the growing attraction to her new husband, his illicit business interests may threaten not only her relationship, but her life. Elizabeth Preston's trip to Key West is a chance to save her once-wealthy family from their troubles after the Wall Street crash. Her quest takes her to the camps occupied by veterans of the Great War and pairs her with an unlikely ally on a treacherous hunt of his own. Over the course of the holiday weekend, the women's paths cross unexpectedly, and the danger swirling around them is matched only by the terrifying force of the deadly storm threatening the Keys.
For the tourists traveling on Henry Flagler's legendary Overseas Railroad, Labor Day weekend is an opportunity to forget the economic depression gripping the nation. But one person's paradise can be another's prison, and Key West-native Helen Berner yearns to escape. After the Cuban Revolution of 1933 leaves Mirta Perez's family in a precarious position, she agrees to an arranged marriage with a notorious American. Following her wedding in Havana, Mirta arrives in the Keys on her honeymoon. While she can't deny the growing attraction to her new husband, his illicit business interests may threaten not only her relationship, but her life. Elizabeth Preston's trip to Key West is a chance to save her once-wealthy family from their troubles after the Wall Street crash. Her quest takes her to the camps occupied by veterans of the Great War and pairs her with an unlikely ally on a treacherous hunt of his own. Over the course of the holiday weekend, the women's paths cross unexpectedly, and the danger swirling around them is matched only by the terrifying force of the deadly storm threatening the Keys.
BUY THE BOOK
Community Reviews
Enjoyed reading how the characters’s lives intertwined during the hurricane. Eye opening to read about how the WWI veterans were treated by the government post war, Depression, and when the hurricane came. Would recommend.
Fabulous! It was fast paced with interesting characters and story line. I was so caught up in each character’s story that I missed some clues and I love it. I usually have everything figured out by at the halfway point at the latest and I didn’t have time. I would recommend this book for both book clubs and personal readers. Loved, loved, loved it!
People who love romance novels will probably love this book. I have now officially learned that they aren't for me. Most people will agree that there are certain tropes in romance novels. There's nothing inherently wrong with that, but I found that everytime I came across one of those tropes, I was pulled out of the story and into thinking about the form of the story. It's just not for me.
Readish girl reacted with :thumb_up:
See why thousands of readers are using Bookclubs to stay connected.