A novella that follows the book The Winter Guest that I reviewed yesterday.

This novella takes a viewpoint of the hardship that was happening in Poland, but from a different point of view than the original work. Maria is married and pregnant and living with her in laws as her husband has gone off to fight in this war and she is having to get by in a home that isn't hers.

I definitely think you should read The Winter Guest before reading this one so you can see where she fits in the bigger picture. I didn't read the synopsis before reading this book, so I actually didn't know who it was going to focus on and I was actually surprised by who the focus went on and maybe a hint disappointed. I loved the story, but would have preferred someone else drive the novella's story.

I wouldn't mind a few more novellas in "this world" from other points of view or even a full sequel that carries on after the train departs.