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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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Gripping ... 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

A heart-wrenching journey that breathes new life and humanity into the tragic sinking of the Titanic

Atmospheric and utterly addictive

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

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

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)

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Different to her usual books but an interesting story. Easy to listen too and a happy ending.