First published 2004
A British spy boards the legendary Orient Express, carrying sensitive documents that could spark an international crisis. As the train cuts through war-torn Europe, he becomes entangled with fellow passengers—each harboring their own dangerous secrets. Political agents, refugees, and opportunists circle each other in the narrow corridors, transforming the train into a pressure cooker of competing agendas. One wrong move could expose his mission or trigger a cascade of violent consequences. With detection imminent and loyalties fracturing by the mile, the spy must decide which secrets to protect and which risks are worth taking.
Genres: historical-fiction, 20th-century, adventure, mystery, thriller, espionage
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, high-stakes
Period: 20th-century
197 pages · Paperback · Penguin Classics