{"product_id":"the-paris-express-hardcover","title":"The Paris Express - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEmma Donoghue\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEmma Donoghue, the \"soul-stirring\" (\u003ci\u003eOprah Daily\u003c\/i\u003e) nationally bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eRoom\u003c\/i\u003e, returns with a sweeping historical novel about an infamous 1895 disaster at the Paris Montparnasse train station. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBased on an 1895 disaster that went down in history when it was captured in a series of surreal, extraordinary photographs, \u003ci\u003eThe Paris Express\u003c\/i\u003e is a propulsive novel set on a train packed with a fascinating cast of characters who hail from as close as Brittany and as far as Russia, Ireland, Algeria, Pennsylvania, and Cambodia. Members of parliament hurry back to Paris to vote; a medical student suspects a girl may be dying; a secretary tries to convince her boss of the potential of moving pictures; two of the train's crew build a life away from their wives; a young anarchist makes a terrifying plan, and much more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom an author whose \"writing is superb alchemy\" (Audrey Niffenegger, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author), \u003ci\u003eThe Paris Express\u003c\/i\u003e is an evocative masterpiece that effortlessly captures the politics, glamour, chaos, and speed that marked the end of the 19th century.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEmma Donoghue is the author of sixteen novels, including the award-winning national bestseller \u003ci\u003eRoom\u003c\/i\u003e, the basis for the acclaimed film of the same name. Her latest novel is \u003ci\u003eThe Paris Express\u003c\/i\u003e. She has also written the screenplays for \u003ci\u003eRoom\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Wonder \u003c\/i\u003eand nine stage plays. Her next film (adapted with Philippa Lowthorpe from Helen Macdonald's memoir) is \u003ci\u003eH Is for Hawk\u003c\/i\u003e. Born in Dublin, she lives in Ontario with her family. Find out more at EmmaDonoghue.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 8.5 x 5.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 18, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51987669188909,"sku":"9781668082799","price":26.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/d9c7T0VCq79781668082799.webp?v=1776183367","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/the-paris-express-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}