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Orphans of the Storm

By: Celia Imrie
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Bloomsbury presents Orphans of the Storm written and read by Celia Imrie.

THE 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.

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'Gripping . . . An epic adventure' ROSIE GOODWIN

'A gripping read' DAILY MIRROR, Summer reads©2021 Celia Imrie (P)2021 Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
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Excellent

Well read. Incredible true story. I also enjoyed the historical facts at the end. Very thought provoking.

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What a compelling listen!

What a talent Celia Imrie is, not only a wonderful actress,.but a compelling author too.

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Brilliant

Loved it and love Celia Imrie. So well researched and narrated with the history behind it at the end.

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brilliant from start to finish

just stayed up all night to finish this book, loved the way it tells a story, then gives you the research and facts. Didnt really want it to finish.

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just couldn't stop lisening

Impeccable research into this book. Written and narrated by Celia Imrie whose diction cannot be faulted.
I enjoyed all the characters on the Titanic coming to life and in particular Marcela. I have always had an interest in the Titanic disaster and the history of the time, this book did not let me down. This is my best read of 2021 so far.

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Well researched

I loved everything about this book, from the storyline to Celia's (One if my favourite actresses) narration. The story moved along at a steady pace and I would highly recommend it.

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A good read

This is a very entertaining book. It is a great one for whilst on holiday.

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Fantastic

I enjoyed the story, the research behind it and the excellent delivery.Celia pulled it out of the bag.

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Gripping from the 1st Paragraph

Oh wow I just loved this book … superbly read by Celia and extremely well researched .. it’s a must read for it gave me a true insight into the Titanic’s epic voyage and the back story of Marcela & Michael Caretto and their families struggles- a great novel filled with compassion, great characters, and how their lives entwined … the Epilogue was extremely interesting too!

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what a truly 👏wonderfull book

loved the book from start to finished so well put together gripping loved it ❤️

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