Salt to the Sea

Written by Ruta Sepetys

Four refugees seek escape on a doomed ship during WWII.

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379 pages· 65,614 words· Est. 7.5 hour read· HL560L

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Bookroo's summary

In winter 1945, as WWII rages, four refugees from different lands converge, each fleeing their own haunting past. They seek salvation aboard the Wilhelm Gustloff, a ship promising freedom amidst chaos. But as the Soviet forces close in, the promise of safety becomes uncertain. Will they find refuge, or face a fate more tragic than the Titanic? Discover their intertwined destinies in a gripping tale of survival and hope.

From the publisher

#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.”–TimeWinter 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 paperback edition includes book club questions and exclusive interviews with Wilhelm Gustloff survivors and experts.