In 'The London Train', a contemplative journey of self-discovery unfurls as two individuals' paths intersect through a series of life-altering events. Paul, reeling from his mother's death, embarks on a search for his estranged daughter, Pia, leading him to the pulsating heart of London where he embraces a life on the edge. Meanwhile, Cora, fleeing the disillusionment of marriage, retreats to Cardiff, to the home she's inherited, only to face the specters of a past that refuses to rest. Connecting them is more than mere chance; it's a shared ride on the London train that binds their fates together, steering them into uncharted emotional territories. This poignant tale by Tessa Hadley delves into family complexities, personal transformations, and the inexorable nature of change.