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Novels of the Titanic
The Girl on the Titanic: A Novel of the Titanic
Titanic passenger American heiress Sophie Paxton once dreamed of Olympic glory, but the sinking of the
Titanic
shattered her aspirations. Injuries from that icy night ended her hopes of competing for an Olympic tennis championship, but they ignited a new fire within her—a burning need for revenge. Convinced that another ship, the
Californian
, was close enough to rescue the
Titanic's
passengers but chose to ignore their cries for help, Sophie embarks on a relentless quest to expose the truth.
With the reluctant assistance of Sam White, a reporter more interested in discovering the secrets of the Jekyll Island banking conspiracy, and John Alder, a determined senatorial aide, Sophie uncovers the identity of the Californian's Stanley Lord. As she digs deeper, Sophie’s obsession with holding Lord accountable for her shattered life spirals out of control, blinding her to the danger she is bringing upon herself and those she loves.
In a race against her own demons, Sophie teeters on the brink of self-destruction. It will take a brave soul to stop her before she destroys everything and everyone in her path. But as her thirst for vengeance consumes her, the question Will Sophie find the justice she seeks, or will her quest for retribution lead to her ultimate undoing?
With the reluctant assistance of Sam White, a reporter more interested in discovering the secrets of the Jekyll Island banking conspiracy, and John Alder, a determined senatorial aide, Sophie uncovers the identity of the Californian's Stanley Lord. As she digs deeper, Sophie’s obsession with holding Lord accountable for her shattered life spirals out of control, blinding her to the danger she is bringing upon herself and those she loves.
In a race against her own demons, Sophie teeters on the brink of self-destruction. It will take a brave soul to stop her before she destroys everything and everyone in her path. But as her thirst for vengeance consumes her, the question Will Sophie find the justice she seeks, or will her quest for retribution lead to her ultimate undoing?
- GenresHistorical Fiction
269 pages, Paperback
Published August 18, 2024
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About the author
Eileen Enwright Hodgetts
37Ìýbooks118ÌýfollowersEileen Enwright Hodgetts is a much traveled writer. Brought up in England and Wales, she has also lived and worked in South Africa and Uganda. Eileen and her husband, Graham, now make their home in Baden, PA. Eileen’s life experiences allow her to use exotic backgrounds for her novels and to understand how an adventure can begin with just one small incident. For ten years she directed a humanitarian mission in East Africa as an employee of Christ Church at Grove Farm in Sewickley, PA. and her whole family continues to be involved in Uganda through the Ugandan Gold Coffee project bringing coffee to the United States and returning the profits to Uganda to be used for drilling water wells. She writes historical fiction from Arthurian sagas to World War Two murder mysteries. The major movie "Unsinkable", currently in production, is based on her national award-winning stage play "Titanic to all Ships". Her latest work "The Girl on the Carpathia - A novel of the Titanic" reflects over twenty years of research into both the US senate hearings and the British inquiry into the sinking.
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September 3, 2024
I was provided with a free ARC copy and this is my honest review:
I thoroughly enjoyed this historical fiction book about the Titanic, and learned and/or was reminded of things that I never knew or forgot about - like the ship the Californian that was very close to the Titanic but didn't get to her in time. Or that one of the survivors was a future Olympian! Eileen Enwright Hodgetts does a wonderful job weaving historical fact with fiction. The book reads from the perspective of several different characters - sometimes the perspective is from aboard the Titanic, sometimes from a lifeboat, from the Carpathia (the ship that did rescue several from the sea), some from the Californian, and some from land in various places. The book is not just about the disaster - it is also about family, betrayal, love, and courage with a strong female character front and center. I highly recommend this book!
I thoroughly enjoyed this historical fiction book about the Titanic, and learned and/or was reminded of things that I never knew or forgot about - like the ship the Californian that was very close to the Titanic but didn't get to her in time. Or that one of the survivors was a future Olympian! Eileen Enwright Hodgetts does a wonderful job weaving historical fact with fiction. The book reads from the perspective of several different characters - sometimes the perspective is from aboard the Titanic, sometimes from a lifeboat, from the Carpathia (the ship that did rescue several from the sea), some from the Californian, and some from land in various places. The book is not just about the disaster - it is also about family, betrayal, love, and courage with a strong female character front and center. I highly recommend this book!
September 13, 2024
Loved it a take on a historic avent that has you gripped , well it did me.
Sophie and her sister are just 2 of those on the Titanic's tragic and only voyage across the Atlantic where events change everything and those that survive well? Sophie and her sister are fictional, as are many of the folk they meet, but it includes many that were there and facts that are true. Also the ships 🚢 that rescued and the one that didn't. There is a lot to take in but it's still a fantastic read. There is the drama you expect and some interesting twists along the way. Heartbreak as this is hard to not include in any novel linked to such an event.
This is well written, plus addictive from the start. Sophie is the centre of the story (character wise), but some of the others are fantastic as well. Plus, there are the villans, some easier to spot than others and some historically known of by many. But it's the storyline that wins the day, and this is a great story to read. Hence I've given it 5 stars and hope you love it as well.
Sophie and her sister are just 2 of those on the Titanic's tragic and only voyage across the Atlantic where events change everything and those that survive well? Sophie and her sister are fictional, as are many of the folk they meet, but it includes many that were there and facts that are true. Also the ships 🚢 that rescued and the one that didn't. There is a lot to take in but it's still a fantastic read. There is the drama you expect and some interesting twists along the way. Heartbreak as this is hard to not include in any novel linked to such an event.
This is well written, plus addictive from the start. Sophie is the centre of the story (character wise), but some of the others are fantastic as well. Plus, there are the villans, some easier to spot than others and some historically known of by many. But it's the storyline that wins the day, and this is a great story to read. Hence I've given it 5 stars and hope you love it as well.
September 1, 2024
If you are a history buff and enjoy all things to do with the Titanic, then this book will definitely have appeal. It’s a story within a story as the fictitious characters are woven indelibly within the facts of the true story.
With extreme hardships to overcome, overwhelming memories that threaten to push even the strongest to their limits, and a complex mystery to unravel, there are plenty of challenges to solve.
The characters range from likeable to loathsome depending on where your sympathies lie as you get to know them. While I didn’t particularly like the lead female character, Sophie, she was young and had a lot of growing up to do, John Alder showed true strength of character throughout the story.
While answers are sought and the story unfolds, you have to think twice as to who really is the enemy.
I was lucky to receive an ARC in return for an honest review.
With extreme hardships to overcome, overwhelming memories that threaten to push even the strongest to their limits, and a complex mystery to unravel, there are plenty of challenges to solve.
The characters range from likeable to loathsome depending on where your sympathies lie as you get to know them. While I didn’t particularly like the lead female character, Sophie, she was young and had a lot of growing up to do, John Alder showed true strength of character throughout the story.
While answers are sought and the story unfolds, you have to think twice as to who really is the enemy.
I was lucky to receive an ARC in return for an honest review.
September 2, 2024
I can't get enough of the Titanic. This story focuses the involvement, or lack thereof, of the Californian on that fateful night and adds more "what ifs" to a story already loaded with "what ifs". I think it interesting to read about what happened after the sinking. There are still many unanswered questions, which makes the story of the Titanic timeless.
The author weaves the historical facts with fiction flawlessly. The fictional characters added depth and the story of Sophie Paxton gave the reader an insight to what an impact the Titanic had on people and their lives after the sinking. Her dreams were crushed but she came to realize there were so many more who lost much more than she did.
I was lucky enough to receive an ARC in return for my honest review.
The author weaves the historical facts with fiction flawlessly. The fictional characters added depth and the story of Sophie Paxton gave the reader an insight to what an impact the Titanic had on people and their lives after the sinking. Her dreams were crushed but she came to realize there were so many more who lost much more than she did.
I was lucky enough to receive an ARC in return for my honest review.
October 1, 2024
I was provided with a free ARC copy and this is my honest review.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and couldn't put it down. The fictional story is magically interwoven with true events, which are important to me , having a fascination with the Titanic. The story is about love, loss, pride and stoicism. The author centres on a protagonist and how her position in society influences the actions of what is to follow and how it shapes her relationships with others. Absolutely a page turner! A must read.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and couldn't put it down. The fictional story is magically interwoven with true events, which are important to me , having a fascination with the Titanic. The story is about love, loss, pride and stoicism. The author centres on a protagonist and how her position in society influences the actions of what is to follow and how it shapes her relationships with others. Absolutely a page turner! A must read.
October 10, 2024
An absolutely marvellous book, well written and the fictional characters are so well described that it is difficult to imagine how they could not have played a part in the drama that was the Titanic. The fact that the story is written from different viewpoints makes it even more readable. Also, being not only about the sinking and everything involved (beautifully described, I really started to feel cold whilst reading it!), but also about subsequent events makes this a really interesting and well researched page turner.
I received this book as an ARC and this my honest review.
I received this book as an ARC and this my honest review.
September 12, 2024
I was provided with a free ARC copy and this is my honest review: This is a well researched book and a thoroughly enjoyable read. It is obvious that Eileen knows her subject extremely well. There are several strands to the main plot, not just about the sinking but the subsequent events. The characters are believable and the story is written from several viewpoints. Definately one to recommend
October 13, 2024
I highly enjoyed this book. Although many of the characters were fictional, I believe the writer gave us a feeling of what horrors the passengers of the Titanic felt and lived through. I'm not sure if what actually happened that night will ever be fully known for many different reasons. Could the Californian, could Captain Lord done more. So many unanswered questions.
September 3, 2024
Written from multiple viewpoints, this novel tells of the ship that was close on the fateful night but did not respond, the unravelling of the complexities of personalities and how they were affected. I received this as an advance copy from the author and am leaving this review voluntarily.
April 20, 2025
Great engaging read! Several story lines but not distracting. I couldn’t put it down. Flawed characters. This series was a wonderful mesh of fact, fiction and possibility.
Maybe 4 1/2 stars
Maybe 4 1/2 stars
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