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About The Book
It was called "The Titanic of the South." The luxury steamship sank in 1838 with Savannah's elite on board; through time, their fates were forgotten--until the wreck was found, and now their story is finally being told in this breathtaking novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Becoming Mrs. Lewis.
When Savannah history professor Everly Winthrop is asked to guest-curate a new museum collection focusing on artifacts recovered from the steamship Pulaski, she's shocked. The ship sank after a boiler explosion in 1838, and the wreckage was just discovered, 180 years later. Everly can't resist the opportunity to try to solve some of the mysteries and myths surrounding the devastating night of its sinking.
Everly's research leads her to the astounding history of a family of eleven who boarded the Pulaski together, and the extraordinary stories of two women from this family: a known survivor, Augusta Longstreet, and her niece, Lilly Forsyth, who was never found, along with her child. These aristocratic women were part of Savannah's society, but when the ship exploded, each was faced with difficult and heartbreaking decisions. This is a moving and powerful exploration of what women will do to endure in the face of tragedy, the role fate plays, and the myriad ways we survive the surviving.
My Review
The story in this historical fiction novel is told in dual timelines and also from the perspective of dual narrators. This book moves back and forth between present day and the 1800's.
This book has elements of a mystery, history, family saga, friendship, grief and loss, and a bit of a romance story.
I really enjoyed the dual timelines which for me feels like I am reading two books wrapped up in one novel. I also find the alternating narrators keeps my interest.
I look forward to reading more books written by this author.
My Rating: 4/5
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Book Details
Author: Patti Callahan
Publisher: Berkley Books.
Publication Date: March 9, 2021
Genre: History. Historical Fiction. Southern. Women's Fiction. American History. Adult Fiction.
Edition: Hardcover.
Pages: 432.
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