The Lost Passenger
by Frances Quinn
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Pub Date 27 Feb 2025 | Archive Date 1 Jan 2025
Simon and Schuster UK | Simon & Schuster UK
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Description
Trapped in an unhappy aristocratic marriage, Elinor Coombes sees only lonely days ahead of her. So a present from her father - tickets for the maiden voyage of a huge, luxurious new ship called the Titanic – offers a welcome escape from the cold, controlling atmosphere of her husband’s ancestral home, and some precious time with her little son, Teddy.
When the ship goes down, Elinor realises the disaster has given her a chance to take Teddy and start a new life – but only if they can disappear completely, listed as among the dead. Penniless and using another woman’s name, she has to learn to survive in a world that couldn’t be more different from her own, and keep their secret safe.
An uplifting story about grabbing your chances with both hands, and being brave enough to find out who you really are.
Advance Praise
‘I'm such a fan of Frances Quinn's writing and her third novel certainly doesn't disappoint. Elinor is such a wonderful heroine and I was rooting for her all the way. A thoroughly enjoyable novel about being brave enough to grab hold of a second chance and make the most of it’ -- Louise Hare
‘Frances Quinn is one of my favourite historical fiction novelists and this book may just be her best yet! Quinn writes a multi-layered novel with absolute ease, bringing her characters wonderfully to life. This is a spellbinding tale about Elinor Coombes, so evocative of the Edwardian era, in which the author takes the reader with Elinor on a journey from the suffocating, cold world of aristocratic pre-war England, to the overcrowded maelstrom of Lower East Side New York, and the stark contrast of poverty, hope and love she finds there. The author perfectly captures the terror and tragedy of the sinking of the Titanic without salacious melodrama, and the jeopardy of Elinor as she makes life-altering choices to protect her son and build a new life for them both, is utterly captivating. I cannot recommend this book highly enough!’ -- Louise Fein
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9781398520684 |
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Featured Reviews
Librarian 1081599
As someone who adores all things Titanic the is sorry of starting over and embracing a new life is so inspiring to me and I’m sure many other readers. I love the protective mother instinct and was on pins and needles over whether her secret could be kept. Absolutely fantastic! One of my favorite books of the year
Addison O, Bookseller
Absolutely beautiful brilliant book! Perfect for fans of the Titanic! Loved every minute Perfect for book club
Tracy S, Librarian
when the titanic sinks to it's watery grave Elinor Coombes sees this as a way of escaping.. she has a troubled marriage and with her son Teddy she embarks on a new life.
I adored this read. It is a tale of love and fresh starts but has equal amouts of drama and tension.
The writing is beautiful and the plot is just divine. I loved how it unfolded.
This is a book that I will recommend and re read. It would be a brilliant book club choice and jusy perfect to cosy up with.. I wished it never ended..
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