The Titanic Sisters

A Novel

By: Patricia Falvey

Narrated by: Esther Wane

Length: 9 hrs and 23 mins

Publisher's summary

Delia Sweeney has always been unlike her older sister - fair and delicate compared to tall, statuesque Nora, whose hair is as dark as Donegal turf. In other ways, too, the sisters are leagues apart. Nora is her mother's darling, favored at every turn, and expected to marry into wealth. Delia, constantly slighted, finds a measure of happiness helping her da on the farm. The rest of the time, she reads about far-off places that seem sure to remain a fantasy. Until the day a letter arrives from America....

A distant relative has provided the means for Delia and Nora to go to New York. Delia will be a lowly maid in a modest household, while Nora will be governess for a well-to-do family. In Queenstown, Cork, they board the Titanic, and any hope Delia carried that she and her sister might become closer during the trip soon vanishes. For there are far greater perils to contend with as the ship makes its way across the Atlantic....

In the wake of that fateful journey, Delia makes an impulsive choice - and takes Nora's place as governess. Her decision sparks an adventure that leads her from Fifth Avenue to Dallas, Texas. Delia grows close to her vulnerable young charge, and to the girl's father. But her deception will have repercussions impossible to foresee, even as it brings happiness within reach for the first time....

©2021 Patricia Falvey (P)2021 HighBridge, a division of Recorded Books

Lovely take

The journey throughout this book was both captivating and thrilling! Loved where the author painted the journey through the eyes of the two sisters. Highly Recommend

Loved it!

Great Story! The author has a knack for creative writing. Kept me captivated throughout the entire book.

Sooo good

So many stories have been written about the tragedy of the Titanic, but thus is a story about survivors. Moreover, their struggles in the aftermath and growth because of it. It's about love and relationships and adapting in the face of adversity while changing for the better. The narrator did a fantastic job bringing these characters to life.

great story

I usually love older stories, this one was good. but a little boring. The narration was good. I guess I just like something with a little more.

Enthralling story

I enjoyed each word. The narrator made the story come to life and the only complaint is that the story didn’t last another 19 hours for me to immerse myself further.

Great story

I liked the story and the suspense of it. Will recommend to all of my friends

Captivating

A very charming story that keeps you interested to the very end. Makes one wonder if a similar situation may have happened to any of the Titanic survivors.

Hope there is a sequel

I enjoyed this read and felt the storylines had a lot of depth. The author did a great job developing the characters, and I felt like I truly got to know even the minor characters and their lives.

The drawback is how the book ended so abruptly. There is so much that is left unsaid and unresolved. It is because the author did such a great job developing the characters that the ending is so disappointing. I want to know what happens next.

Maybe this is by design and there are other books on the horizon. Or maybe they e already been published and I need to do an author search.

All in all, I recommend this read.

A Great Read!

Moves at a nice clip. I was never bored. Includes the Titanic but is not about the Titanic. Two Irish sisters coming of age in America and trying to find their way. Has a nice happily ever after!

Enjoyed the story

I love the accent of the narrator. Her performance really made the book feel authentic and enjoyable. I liked the story of the sisters and the way we are able to know the perspective of each sister between chapters. I’ll be looking for more from this author.