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Carol Windley

    This author explores complex human relationships and the inner lives of her characters with keen empathy. Her style is noted for its lyricism and attention to detail, drawing readers into profound emotional and psychological landscapes. Through her works, she delves into themes of identity, memory, and the search for meaning in everyday life. Her writing offers a unique perspective on the human experience, resonating deeply with readers.

    Midnight Train to Prague
    • Midnight Train to Prague

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
      3.0(64)Add rating

      "In 1927, as Natalia Faber travels from Berlin to Prague with her mother, their train is delayed in Saxon Switzerland. In the brief time the train is idle, Natalia learns the truth about her father - who she believed died during her infancy - and meets a remarkable woman named Dr. Magdalena Schaeffer, whose family will become a significant part of her future. Shaken by these events, Natalia arrives at a spa on the shore of Lake Hévíz in Hungary. Here, she meets Count Miklós Andorján, a journalist and adventurer. The following year, they will marry. Years later, Germany has invaded Russia. When Miklós fails to return from the eastern front, Natalia goes to Prague to wait for him. With a pack of tarot cards, she sets up shop as a fortune teller, and she meets Anna Schaeffer, the daughter of the woman she met decades earlier on that stalled train. The Nazis accuse Natalia of spying, and she is sent to a concentration camp. Though they are separated, her friendship with Anna grows as they fight to survive and to be reunited with their families"--Provided by publisher

      Midnight Train to Prague