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. _____________________ 'Gripping . . . An epic adventure' ROSIE GOODWIN 'A gripping read' DAILY MIRROR, Summer reads

A blockbuster summer read from the Sunday Times-bestselling author and national treasure Celia Imrie: 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

About the Author
Celia Imrie is an Olivier Award-winning and Screen Actors Guild-nominated actress. She is known for her film roles in The Best and The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotels, Calendar Girls, Nanny McPhee, Bridget Jones, Absolutely Fabulous, Year by the Sea, A Cure for Wellness, Finding Your Feet and Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again. Celia Imrie is also the author of her autobiography, The Happy Hoofer, and the top ten Sunday Times bestselling novels in the Nice Trilogy - Not Quite Nice, Nice Work (If You Can Get It) and A Nice Cup of Tea, and Sail Away. www.celiaimrie.info @CeliaImrie

Reviews
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 * Sunday Express *
A heart-wrenching journey that breathes new life and humanity into the tragic sinking of the Titanic * Woman's Own *
Atmospheric and utterly addictive * My Weekly *
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 * Mail on Sunday *
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 * Good Housekeeping *
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



Book Information
ISBN 9781526614926
Author Celia Imrie
Format Paperback
Page Count 416
Imprint Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC