The Lost Passenger: the most big-hearted story you'll read this year

By: Frances Quinn

Sign Up Now! Already a Member? Log In
You must be logged into Bookshare to access this title. Learn about membership options, or view our freely available titles.

Synopsis: &‘I absolutely loved The Lost Passenger. I adored the writing style, the characterization and the gripping storyline. Bliss!&’ Jill MansellIn the chaos of that terrible night, her secret went down with the Titanic. But secrets have a way of floating to the surface… Trapped in an unhappy aristocratic marriage, Elinor Coombes sees only lonely days ahead of her. So a present from her father - tickets for the maiden voyage of a huge, luxurious new ship called the Titanic – offers a welcome escape from the cold, controlling atmosphere of her husband&’s ancestral home, and some precious time with her little son, Teddy. When the ship goes down, Elinor realises the disaster has given her a chance to take Teddy and start a new life – but only if they can disappear completely, listed as among the dead. Penniless and using another woman&’s name, she has to learn to survive in a world that couldn&’t be more different from her own, and keep their secret safe. An uplifting story about grabbing your chances with both hands, and being brave enough to find out who you really are. &‘A compelling, heart-warming novel&’ Gill Paul&‘A powerful and inspiring story&’ Anna Mazzola&‘A beautifully written page-turner&’ Lila Cain&‘Utterly compelling&’ Essie Fox&‘An immersive and intriguing narrative&’ Hazel Gaynor&‘A vivid, compelling and immaculately researched story&’ Lucy Barker