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!
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 . . .
This collector's edition includes in introduction by Fiona Davis, book club questions, exclusive interviews with Wilhelm Gustloff survivors and experts, and more behind-the-scenes content from Ruta Sepetys herself.
"A superlative novel . . . masterfully crafted." —The Wall Street Journal
Based on "the forgotten tragedy that was six times deadlier than the Titanic." —TIME magazine