Monday, February 16, 2015

Wanted: Titanic inspired historical fiction reads!

Who can resist the riveting stories we've all come to know from the infamous disaster of 1912?  The sinking of the Titanic undoubtedly rocked the world.  All manner of societal hierarchy was virtually washed away (pardon the pun!) that fateful night and it didn't matter what class you hailed from - all lives were put to the ultimate test.

I began my search for historical fiction novels that either centered around or had SOMETHING to do with the Titanic.  I came across The Dressmaker by Kate Alcott and was immediately intrigued by its storyline:

Tess, an aspiring seamstress, is stunned at her luck when the famous designer Lady Lucile Duff Gordon hires her to be a personal maid on the Titanic's doomed voyage. When disaster strikes, Tess is one of the last people allowed on a lifeboat - her employer also survives. On dry land, savage rumours begin to circulate: did Lady Duff Gordon save herself at the expense of others? Tess's dream of becoming a skilled dressmaker is within her grasp but now she is faced with a terrible choice. Suddenly she finds herself torn between loyalty to the fiery woman who could help her realise her ambitions and the devastating truth that her mentor may not be all she seems. Authentic and honest, The Dressmaker is a compelling and vivid story that will have you holding your breath until the last page.

EDIT:  I found the book trailer for The Dressmaker on Kate Alcott's official website.  Check it out!


I am still on chapter one, but I am really enjoying it thus far!  I am still trying to research any other historical fiction novels that have anything to do with the Titanic and its voyage.  Thus, I pose my first question to YOU, dear readers!

Do you have any Titanic inspired historical fiction novel recommendations?

I would love to know your thoughts and recommendations!  Is this an untapped historical fiction genre waiting to be discovered?!  Thanks for all your thoughts and happy historical reading!

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