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Book SynopsisHow the Golden Age of transatlantic travel between the wars transformed women's lives across all classes - a vivid portrait of life on-board the iconic ocean liners.
Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR QUEEN BEES: 'So entertaining'
* The Times *
The book, like their parties, is "enormous fun"
* Guardian *
Crammed with fascinating anecdotes
* Independent *
A whirl of a book, gossipy, light and fun
* Times Literary Supplement *
PRAISE FOR MAIDEN VOYAGES:In this
riveting slice of social history, Siân Evans does
a brilliant job of describing the unexpected textures of life at sea...By deep diving into the archives, Siân Evans has discovered a watery in-between world where the usual rules didn't quite apply and a spirited woman could get further than she ever would on dry land * Mail on Sunday *
With coronavirus dramatically reducing the appeal of hopping aboard an aeroplane,
it's the perfect time to delve into this atmospheric look at transatlantic travel a century ago. * History Revealed *
Sian Evans captures the
glamour of life on the upper decks (think dance bands, evening gowns and illicit romances with millionaires), alongside the desperation and discomfort of those who gambled everything on a one-way ticket in steerage. * BBC History Magazine *
Wonderfully readable... invigoratingly feminist...
the book's a treat. * Times Literary Supplement *
Like the best salty yarns,
Maiden Voyages splices together
intriguing personalities in extraordinary settings sailing through dramatic times, a tale well worth the fare. * Air Mail *
