Praise for The Girl Who Came Home ‘A beautifully imagined novel rich in historic detail and with authentic, engaging characters - I loved this book. Hazel Gaynor is an exciting new voice in historical fiction.’ Kate Kerrigan, author of Ellis Island 'Our story lives on in this poignant novel.' Addergoole Titanic Society 'A small treasury of love stories, with some unexpected twists as it works its way to conclusion.' Kildare Nationalist 'Unexpected and absorbing. A sweet and thoughtful retelling of one of our most enduring stories. Perfect for readers of romance or historical fiction.' The Modern Woman's Survival Guide 'We guarantee you won't be able to put it down.' mummypages.ie * Ireland, 1912 Fourteen members of a small parish set sail on RMS Titanic towards a new life in America. Among them is seventeen-year-old Maggie Murphy, who is heartbroken to be leaving her sweetheart, Séamus. When disaster strikes on the night of April 14th, Maggie is separated from her group. Distraught and alone, she recovers in a New York hospital and vows never to speak of Titanic again. Chicago, 1982 Grace Butler's life is on hold after her father's death. But when her Great Nana Maggie breaks her silence about her Titanic journey, Grace discovers a remarkable story of love and survival. It is a story which leads to unexpected reunions and second chances for both women. * Inspired by true events surrounding a group of Irish emigrants known as The Addergoole Fourteen, who sailed on the maiden voyage of R.M.S Titanic, The Girl Who Came Home is a poignant retelling of the Titanic tragedy. Blending fact and fiction, this Titanic novel tells the human story of the tragedy, not just on board the ship itself, but extending beyond the immediate aftermath of the event to explore the emotions of relatives awaiting news back home and of the impact that night had on the survivors and their descendants. It is also a love letter to a ship whose tragic legacy endures, a century on.

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