The Malta railway is central to a love story written by Richard Attard after his success with the novels Il-Kodiċi Vassalli and Ix-Xabla Leġġendarja.

Undoubtedly, falling in love is a popular topic amongst adolescent readers. But especially for those coming of age, falling in love is complex. In this new novel, the author dons the character of a fourteen-year-old girl who recounts a love story free from sensationalism and in a most pleasant manner.

Amy and her friends are assigned a school project about the Malta railway. This leads them to Saviour, who despite his advanced age, in a lucid and moving manner, takes them on a voyage of love ignited during the last days of the railway in 1931. In a dramatic and original way, the youngsters become participants in what Saviour went through in the past and also have a hand in what still lies ahead so that he realises his youthful dream.

In his well-thought-out literary work, Attard once again blends Malta's historic heritage with a modern-day story that will surely go down well with teenagers and all those who are young at heart.

L-Aħħar Vjaġġ (The Last Voyage) is published by Horizons and available from leading bookshops.