The Paris Express
Scotiabank Giller Prize · 2025 · Shortlist
Award History
| Award | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Scotiabank Giller Prize | 2025 | Shortlist |
About This Book
Set on a train journey from Normandy to Paris inspired by the famous 1895 Montparnasse train crash, the novel unfolds over a single day revealing the passengers' captivating stories. Giller Prize finalist in 2025.
About the Author
Emma DonoghueIrish-Canadian
Emma Donoghue is an Irish-Canadian author best known for her novel Room, shortlisted for the Booker Prize. She has been shortlisted for the Giller Prize multiple times. She writes across historical fiction, literary fiction, and drama.
