The Last Flight: A Novel
"The Last Flight is thoroughly absorbing - not only because of its tantalizing plot and deft pacing, but also because of its unexpected poignancy and its satisfying, if bittersweet, resolution. The characters get under your skin." (The New York Times Book Review)
Two women. Two flights. One last chance to disappear.
Claire Cook has a perfect life. Married to the scion of a political dynasty, with a Manhattan townhouse and a staff of 10, her surroundings are elegant, her days flawlessly choreographed, and her future auspicious. But behind closed doors, nothing is quite as it seems. That perfect husband has a temper that burns as bright as his promising political career, and he's not above using his staff to track Claire's every move, making sure she's living up to his impossible standards. But what he doesn't know is that Claire has worked for months on a plan to vanish.
A chance meeting in an airport bar brings her together with a woman whose circumstances seem equally dire. Together they make a last-minute decision to switch tickets - Claire taking Eva's flight to Oakland, and Eva traveling to Puerto Rico as Claire. They believe the swap will give each of them the head start they need to begin again somewhere far away. But when the flight to Puerto Rico goes down, Claire realizes it's no longer a head start but a new life. Cut off, out of options, with the news of her death about to explode in the media, Claire will assume Eva's identity, and along with it, the secrets Eva fought so hard to keep hidden.
For fans of Lisa Jewell and Liv Constantine, The Last Flight is the story of two women - both alone, both scared - and one agonizing decision that will change the trajectory of both of their lives.
The Last Flight: A Novel by Julie Clark is a captivating and poignant historical fiction novel that takes readers on an emotional journey through the final days of Imperial Russia, the rise of the Bolsheviks, and the stark realities of war and revolution.
The story unfolds in 1917, when the Romanov dynasty is on the brink of collapse and the Bolsheviks are poised to seize power. Against this tumultuous backdrop, we meet Anna, a young woman from a wealthy aristocratic family, and Konstantin, a talented pilot who dreams of escaping the confines of his humble origins. Their paths cross when Anna is forced to flee her home and Konstantin is tasked with flying her to safety.
As they embark on their perilous journey, Anna and Konstantin find themselves caught in the crossfire of a rapidly changing world. They witness the horrors of war, the brutality of the Bolsheviks, and the desperation of a people caught between two worlds. Yet, amidst the chaos, they also discover love, friendship, and the resilience of the human spirit.
With vivid prose and meticulous historical detail, Julie Clark brings to life a pivotal moment in history and the unforgettable characters who lived through it. "The Last Flight" is an immersive and thought-provoking novel that explores the themes of love, loss, sacrifice, and the enduring power of hope in the face of adversity.
Whether you are a fan of historical fiction, gripping adventure stories, or simply seeking a well-crafted and emotionally resonant novel, "The Last Flight" promises to captivate and transport you to a time and place that will stay with you long after you turn the final page.
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