Orphans of the Storm

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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.  Utterly delicious in every way — 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

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

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

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.

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 Exotic Marigold Hotel and The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, Calendar Girls, Nanny McPhee, Bridget Jones, Absolutely Fabulous, Finding Your Feet, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again and Good Grief. She is currently filming in the Netflix series The Diplomat. 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, Sail Away and Orphans of the Storm.