The Last Train to Key West is the third book in The Cuba Saga series written by Chanel Cleeton. Set in the 1930s, the novel intertwines the lives of three women against the backdrop of the devastating Labor Day hurricane that struck the Florida Keys in 1935.

The story follows three main characters: Helen Berner, Mirta Perez, and Elizabeth Preston. Helen is a young woman trapped in an abusive marriage with her wealthy and influential husband, Carl. Seeking an escape from her unhappy life, she decides to take a trip to Key West with her best friend, Ruby. On their journey, they encounter a group of World War I veterans who are working on a government project to build the Overseas Highway.

Mirta is a Cuban immigrant who has recently arrived in Key West. She is pregnant and desperately searching for her husband, Luis, who left Cuba to find work in America. Mirta’s journey takes her through various challenges as she navigates the unfamiliar territory of Key West and tries to find any trace of her missing husband.

Elizabeth is a newlywed who finds herself on vacation in Key West with her husband, Henry. However, their honeymoon quickly turns into a nightmare when the hurricane hits. As they struggle to survive the storm and its aftermath, Elizabeth discovers secrets about her husband that threaten to shatter their relationship.

As the hurricane approaches, the lives of these three women become increasingly intertwined. They must rely on each other for support and strength as they face the destructive force of nature and confront their own personal demons.

The Last Train to Key West explores themes of resilience, love, and female empowerment. It delves into the struggles faced by women during this time period and highlights their ability to overcome adversity.

Overall, Chanel Cleeton’s The Last Train to Key West is a gripping historical fiction novel that combines elements of romance, suspense, and tragedy. It offers a vivid portrayal of the devastating hurricane that forever changed the lives of those living in the Florida Keys.

• The Last Train to Key West

• By: Chanel Cleeton
• Narrated by: Kyla Garcia, Rachel L. Jacobs, Karissa Vacker

In 1935, three women were forever changed when one of the strongest hurricanes in history hit the Florida Keys.

For travelers traveling on Henry Flagler’s legendary Overseas Railroad, Labor Day weekend is a chance to forget about the economic downturn that beset the nation. But one person’s paradise can be another’s prison, and Helen Berner, a Key West native, yearns to escape.

After the 1933 Cuban Revolution leaves Mirta Perez’s family in a precarious position, she agrees to marry a notorious American. After her wedding in Havana, Mirta went to the Keys for her honeymoon. While she can’t deny her growing attraction to her new husband, his nefarious business interests can threaten not only the relationship but her life as well.

Elizabeth Preston’s trip to Key West is an opportunity to save her once wealthy family from the troubles following the Wall Street crash. Her mission takes her to camps occupied by veterans of the Great War and pairs her with an unlikely ally in a dangerous hunt of his own.

Over the course of the weekend, the women’s paths suddenly intersect, and the danger that surrounds them only with the ferocious force of the deadly storm threatening Keys.

I loved reading this book. The plot was very easy to follow and it was a light read. It follows the story of three different women facing different situations in their lives. Their paths unknowingly intertwine with one another and I love that as the reader you are able to keep track of their stories without it becoming too overwhelming. I enjoyed the narration and found it easy to listen to.

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