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$24.99
Published on Oct 20, 2026 | 432 Pages
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.
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Ruta Sepetys
Ruta Sepetys (www.rutasepetys.com) is an internationally acclaimed, #1 New York Times bestselling author of historical fiction published in over sixty countries and forty languages. Sepetys is considered a “crossover” novelist, as her books are read by both teens and adults worldwide. Her novels Between Shades of Gray, Out of the Easy, and Salt to the Sea have won or been shortlisted for more than forty book prizes, and are included on more than sixty state award lists. Between Shades of Gray was adapted into the film Ashes in the Snow, and her other novels are currently in development for TV and film. Winner of the Carnegie Medal, Ruta is passionate about the power of history and literature to foster global awareness and connectivity. She has presented to NATO, to the European Parliament, in the United States Capitol, and at embassies worldwide. Ruta was born and raised in Michigan and now lives with her family in Nashville, Tennessee. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram @RutaSepetys.
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