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The Girl Who Came Home: A Novel of the Titanic

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Hazel Gaynor
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Ratings
Book
28
Narrator
12
Release Date
April 1, 2014
Duration
9 hours 41 minutes
Summary
Inspired by true events, the New York Times bestselling novel The Girl Who Came Home is the poignant story of a group of Irish emigrants aboard RMS Titanic—a seamless blend of fact and fiction that explores the tragedy's impact and its lasting repercussions on survivors and their descendants.

Ireland, 1912. Fourteen members of a small village set sail on RMS Titanic, hoping to find a better life in America. For seventeen-year-old Maggie Murphy, the journey is bittersweet. Though her future lies in an unknown new place, her heart remains in Ireland with Séamus, the sweetheart she left behind. When disaster strikes, Maggie is one of the lucky few passengers in steerage who survives. Waking up alone in a New York hospital, she vows never to speak of the terror and panic of that terrible night ever again.

Chicago, 1982. Adrift after the death of her father, Grace Butler struggles to decide what comes next. When her Great Nana Maggie shares the painful secret she harbored for almost a lifetime about the Titanic, the revelation gives Grace new direction—and leads her and Maggie to unexpected reunions with those they thought lost long ago.
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What listeners say
Listeners found this audiobook deeply moving and well-executed, particularly appreciating its unique perspective and narration.
Highly rated for:
Strong Narration Unique Perspective Compelling Characters Emotional Depth
Profile Avatar Katie D Sep 2017

I thought this was a wonderful book! Great storyline! Loved the narration from both women.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Apr 2019

Enjoyed this book very much. It was great to take in the Titanic tragedy from the perspective of the steerage passengers. The narrator did a fabulous job with the different accents of the characters.

Profile Avatar Sherry S. Nov 2018

This was a great book. The perspective from the Irish people in steerage was very enlightening. I also loved the way it came as flash backs. It was a great read.

Profile Avatar Lori R. Aug 2018

this was a wonderful book

Profile Avatar Trudi C Dec 2017

Love anything about Titanic. Story was really enjoyable and the wrist at the end was unexpected.

Profile Avatar pedro p Sep 2017

Nice narration and description of the people and their ambitions to navigate the fatal voyage of the legendary Titanic

Profile Avatar Sara H Jun 2017

It has been years since I enjoyed a book so much that I didn't want to go to sleep at night so I could keep reading! I loved the characters, the life relationships, and the narrators! Many Titanic survivor stories leave you with a deep sadness at the end, but not this one. There is life and promise after loss, and this story illustrates that beautifully.

Profile Avatar Alexis Ransom Dec 2015

Amazing and beautiful story. You really feel like you are in the story and feeling what the characters are feeling. Definitely one of my new favorites!

The Girl Who Came Home: A Novel of the Titanic

The Girl Who Came Home: A Novel of the Titanic

Author: Hazel Gaynor
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