The People's Train

The People's Train is a 2009 novel by Australian novelist Tom Keneally.

Plot summary

The novel is a fictionalised account of the Australian life of Fyodor Sergeyev, given in the book as Artem Samsurov, a Russian émigré to Australia who would later play a significant role in Lenin's government.

Reviews

The Guardian

''The Telegraph''

Awards and nominations

2010 shortlisted Commonwealth Writers' Prize South East Asia and South Pacific Region — Best Book
2010 longlisted Miles Franklin Literary Award