Book overview
Experience this stunning masterpiece by powerhouse author Ruta Sepetys! With a gorgeous package, brand-new content, and the original searing WWII story that has captivated readers for years, this collector's edition is a perfect gift for longtime fans and new readers alike.
#1 New York Times bestseller and winner of the Carnegie Medal!
"A superlative novel . . . masterfully crafted." --The Wall Street Journal
Based on "the forgotten tragedy that was six times deadlier than the Titanic." --TIME magazine
Winter 1945.
WWII.
Four refugees.
Four stories.
Each one born of a different homeland; each one hunted, and haunted, by tragedy, lies, war. As thousands desperately flock to the coast in the midst of a Soviet advance, four paths converge, vying for passage aboard the Wilhelm Gustloff, a ship that promises safety and freedom. But not all promises can be kept . . .
Experience this stunning masterpiece by powerhouse author Ruta Sepetys like never before in this gorgeous collector's edition. Turn these pages for interviews with Wilhelm Gustloff survivors and experts, behind-the-scenes content, and exclusive images and insights from Ruta herself. Find out why this searing World War II story has captivated readers for years--and why Sepetys has become known as a true master of hidden history.
#1 New York Times bestseller and winner of the Carnegie Medal!
"A superlative novel . . . masterfully crafted." --The Wall Street Journal
Based on "the forgotten tragedy that was six times deadlier than the Titanic." --TIME magazine
Winter 1945.
WWII.
Four refugees.
Four stories.
Each one born of a different homeland; each one hunted, and haunted, by tragedy, lies, war. As thousands desperately flock to the coast in the midst of a Soviet advance, four paths converge, vying for passage aboard the Wilhelm Gustloff, a ship that promises safety and freedom. But not all promises can be kept . . .
Experience this stunning masterpiece by powerhouse author Ruta Sepetys like never before in this gorgeous collector's edition. Turn these pages for interviews with Wilhelm Gustloff survivors and experts, behind-the-scenes content, and exclusive images and insights from Ruta herself. Find out why this searing World War II story has captivated readers for years--and why Sepetys has become known as a true master of hidden history.
