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Orphans of the Storm
- Author
- Celia Imrie
- Narrator
- Celia Imrie
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing
- Publish Date
- 19 August 2021
- Run Time
- 14 hours 53 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
- Rating
- 5.0 (1 review)
What to expect
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.
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'Gripping . . . An epic adventure' ROSIE GOODWIN
'A gripping read' DAILY MIRROR, Summer reads
Critics Review
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Gripping ... An epic adventure
ROSIE GOODWIN
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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
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Gripping … A moving tale of courage, survival and maternal love
Sunday Express
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A heart-wrenching journey that breathes new life and humanity into the tragic sinking of the Titanic
Woman's Own
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Atmospheric and utterly addictive
My Weekly
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Praise for Celia Imrie: Utterly delicious in every way
Joanna Lumley
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A very witty novel by a very witty woman. Hugely entertaining
Julian Fellowes
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A keenly observed, rollicking tale
Mail on Sunday
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Wonderful and very amusing
Helen Lederer
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A hugely enjoyable romp of a novel with eccentric characters, a delightful background and a savoury tang of crime
Katie Fforde
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Anything written by Celia Imrie is guaranteed to put a smile on our faces
Good Housekeeping
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Forget the cruise. Grab Imrie's novel and have twice as much fun
Hilary Boyd
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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
User Reviews
Book 5.0
Narration 5.0
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5.0 5.0
Fabulous. One of the best books i have "read" in a long time.
laferme 2026-01-14
Details
- Author
- Celia Imrie
- Narrator
- Celia Imrie
- Duration
- 14 hours 53 minutes
- Release Date
- 19 August 2021
- ISBN
- 9781526628022
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing
- Genre
- Historical fiction, Social impact of disasters / accidents (natural or man-made)
- Rating
- 5.0(1 review)
- Narration
- 5.0(1 review)
Synopsis
Bloomsbury presents Orphans of the Storm written and read by Celia Imrie.THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERThe 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 LUMLEYNice, 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
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