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Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER The story of a mother's quest to find her children against all odds, set against the epic backdrop of the sinking of the legendary Titanic. ‘Smashing . . . I was hooked on page one and literally could not put it down. I loved all that she wrote about the true story behind this thrilling tale’ JOANNA LUMLEY
Nice, France, 1911: After three years of marriage, young seamstress Marcela Caretto has finally had enough. Her husband, Michael, an ambitious tailor, has become cruel and controlling and she determines to get a divorce. But while awaiting the judges’ decision on the custody of their two small boys, Michael receives news that changes everything. Meanwhile fun-loving New York socialite Margaret Hays is touring Europe with some friends. Restless, she resolves to head home aboard the most celebrated steamer in the world – RMS
Titanic. As the ship sets sail for America, carrying two infants bearing false names, the paths of Marcela, Michael and Margaret cross - and nothing will ever be the same again. From the
Sunday Times-bestselling author, Celia Imrie,
Orphans of the Storm dives into the waters of the past to unearth a sweeping, epic tale of the sinking of the
Titanic that radiates with humanity and hums with life.
_____________________ 'Gripping . . . An epic adventure' ROSIE GOODWIN
'A gripping read' DAILY MIRROR, Summer reads
Trade ReviewGripping ... An epic adventure -- ROSIE GOODWIN
Smashing ... It would be fair to say that I was hooked on page one and literally could not put it down. I loved all that she wrote about the true story behind this thrilling tale -- JOANNA LUMLEY
Gripping … A moving tale of courage, survival and maternal love * Sunday Express *
A heart-wrenching journey that breathes new life and humanity into the tragic sinking of the Titanic * Woman's Own *
Atmospheric and utterly addictive * My Weekly *
Praise for Celia Imrie: Utterly delicious in every way -- Joanna Lumley
A very witty novel by a very witty woman. Hugely entertaining -- Julian Fellowes
A keenly observed, rollicking tale * Mail on Sunday *
Wonderful and very amusing -- Helen Lederer
A hugely enjoyable romp of a novel with eccentric characters, a delightful background and a savoury tang of crime -- Katie Fforde
Anything written by Celia Imrie is guaranteed to put a smile on our faces * Good Housekeeping *
Forget the cruise. Grab Imrie's novel and have twice as much fun -- Hilary Boyd
Celia Imrie reveals a whole new talent in this irresistible murder mystery caper, packed with wonderful characters that will grip you to the last glorious page -- Maeve Haran
