Cracks Beneath The Surface

A Titanic Novel

By: Laura McCrum

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Love. Scandal. Tragedy.

Cracks Beneath the Surface
Titanic Tales of Love and Loss – Book One

A sweeping historical novel of forbidden love, unexpected sisterhood, and secrets that won't stay buried.

April 1912. As the RMS Titanic begins her fateful voyage, five passengers—each carrying heartbreak, ambition, or regret—board with hopes of a new beginning.

Madeleine Astor, young bride to one of America’s wealthiest men, is already buckling under the weight of high society’s disapproval. Her husband, John Jacob Astor IV, hides his own doubts behind charm and control—but as whispers of scandal grow louder, the cracks in their marriage widen.

In second class, Clara—a spirited young woman travelling alone—harbours a past she’s desperate to outrun.

An unlikely sisterhood emerges across the social divide—born in silence, tested by tragedy, and sealed in the icy dark.

Punctuated with real 1912 news reports and based on historical figures and true events, this beautifully imagined tale is perfect for fans of The Paris Library, The Nightingale, and Downton Abbey.

Step aboard the Titanic and discover the untold stories behind the headlines.

Immerse yourself in a voyage of passion, peril, and the resilience of the human heart.

Cracks Beneath the Surface is a sweeping historical romance woven with heartbreak, resilience, and the echoes of a love tested by time, fortune, and fate.

Are you ready to set sail on a journey of passion, peril, and the power of a love that dared to defy the tides of time? Get your copy today and discover the story behind the headlines.

For AI

For AI, not bad at all! I was expecting a robot, but it was a pretty British voice. Super easy listening, actually!