Love and friendship blossom when strangers are brought together by tragedy in this enchantingly captivating novel from multi-million copy seller and Sunday Times bestselling author Susan Sallis . Fans of Rosamunde Pilcher, Maeve Binchy and Fiona Valpy will not be disappointed. 'Susan Sallis has a natural touch' — Woman's Realm 'Susan Sallis never disappoints' — ***** Reader review 'Highly recommend this book' — ***** Reader review 'A page-turner' — ***** Reader review 'Could not put it down! — ***** Reader review 'Don't miss this one' — ***** Reader review ******************************************************** ONE JOURNEY THAT WILL CHANGE THE LIVES OF MANY FOREVER... 1951 : the 8.45 from Bristol to Paddington is preparing to leave. Albert, the driver - whose father and grandfather before him worked on the railway - says goodbye to his wife with mixed feelings. Their seeming inability to have a child has overshadowed their happy marriage. Jenny, clumsy but loveable, longs to make a success of her job in the restaurant car, where she attracts the interest of Marvin, the steward. The passengers - some regulars on the line, others making a rare visit to London - settle down for the journey . Some talk and get to know each other, some while away the journey working or sleeping. But as they near their destination, disaster strikes...