{"product_id":"night-train-to-odesa-ebook","title":"Night Train to Odesa","description":"\u003c!-- One-line hook --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA powerful, humane and unflinching account of the human cost of Russia’s war in Ukraine — told by an independent Scottish reporter on the ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Tagline --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJen Stout’s vivid, empathetic dispatches from front lines, border posts, bunkers and night trains reveal the lives behind the headlines — and the resilience of people facing unimaginable upheaval.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Access Your Content --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #ddd; padding: 16px; border-radius: 6px; background: #f9f9f9; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAccess Your Content in Seconds\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003col style=\"margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eComplete your purchase on our store.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDownload \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegreyhill.com\/pages\/the-grey-hill-app\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grey Hill App\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (free).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLog in using the same email from checkout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eYour ebook will appear instantly in your library.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ol\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #555;\"\u003eAll content is securely delivered through our app and not offered as a Shopify download.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- About the Ebook --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Ebook\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNight Train to Odesa\u003c\/strong\u003e begins on the day Russian tanks crossed into Ukraine — a moment that changed millions of lives. Among the vast movement of people was Scottish journalist Jen Stout, who left Moscow abruptly and found herself at a border post in southeast Romania. From there, she began documenting the human cost of the war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer reporting — from front lines, military hospitals, night trains, birthday parties, bunkers and shattered cities — brought the conflict home to readers in Scotland and beyond. With deep empathy and a sharp eye for detail, Stout captures the voices, fears, hopes and resilience of the people she meets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the story of a young female reporter working without institutional backing or security, navigating danger, uncertainty and the emotional toll of witnessing war. Accessible, humane and deeply moving, \u003cstrong\u003eNight Train to Odesa\u003c\/strong\u003e focuses not on geopolitics, but on people — their relationships, identities and the choices they face in extraordinary circumstances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eBBC Radio 4 Book of the Week\u003c\/strong\u003e and winner of both the \u003cstrong\u003eSaltire Society First Book of the Year Award\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003eHighland Book Prize\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Reviews --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Praise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A BBC Radio 4 Book of the Week — a remarkable, humane and essential account of war’s human cost.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Why You'll Love This Ebook --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love This Ebook\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirst-hand reporting\u003c\/strong\u003e from a journalist working independently across Ukraine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeeply human stories\u003c\/strong\u003e that illuminate the lived experience of war.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccessible, vivid writing\u003c\/strong\u003e that brings readers close to the people behind the headlines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward-winning nonfiction\u003c\/strong\u003e recognised across the UK literary landscape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA standout Polygon title\u003c\/strong\u003e in contemporary reportage and current affairs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- About the Author --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJen Stout\u003c\/strong\u003e is an award‑winning journalist, writer and radio producer from Scotland. Originally from Shetland, she has lived in Germany and Russia and frequently reports from Ukraine. Her coverage of deportations in the Kharkiv region was shortlisted for an Amnesty Media Award. \u003cem\u003eNight Train to Odesa\u003c\/em\u003e is her first book and has won both the Saltire Society First Book of the Year Award and the Highland Book Prize.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Publication Details --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePublication Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Birlinn Ltd\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImprint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polygon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 May 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrint Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN (Ebook):\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781788856386\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ebook\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Politics, Business \u0026amp; Current Affairs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I access my ebook?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDownload \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegreyhill.com\/pages\/the-grey-hill-app\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grey Hill App\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and log in using the same email you used at checkout. 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