The Missing Pages

By: Alyson Richman

Narrated by: Cassandra Campbell, Michael Crouch

From a bestselling author comes a love story, a ghost story, and an elegy to the healing power of books, perfect for fans of The Personal Librarian and The Woman in the Library.

Harry Widener boards the Titanic holding tight to a priceless book he just purchased in London. After mayhem strikes the ship, Harry’s last known words are that he must return to his cabin for his treasure. Neither the young man nor the book are seen again. In his honor, his mother builds the Harry Widener Memorial Library at Harvard to memorialize her son and house his extensive book collection. ​

Decades later, Violet Hutchins, a Harvard sophomore recovering from her own great loss, is working as a page at the Widener Library. When strange things begin happening—books falling off shelves or opening to random pages—Violet wonders if Harry Widener’s ghost is trying to communicate the missing pieces of his story from beyond the grave.

"An unforgettable story about the power of love over loss, the extraordinary capacity of books to provide inspiration and solace, and the surprising—and sometimes supernatural—way in which the past exists alongside the present. Alyson Richman's The Missing Pages is a bibliophile's page-turner."—Marie Benedict, New York Times bestselling author of The Personal Librarian

©2025 Alyson Richman (P)2025 Recorded Books

Loooved! Historical fiction based on truth with a little extra flair.

Such a good book! So well written definitely a good read! I loved the titanic aspect too.

The fascinating story

The male voice was a little weak as Harry Widener. Cassandra Campbell was excellent as always!

Delicious tale of the GildedAge, The Titanic, love & books & society.

Liked the writing that seemed like a fairy tale. Great narrators and fun read. A good historical ghost story.

Reality and importance of saving our great learning material

Close to home yet a big part of our studying and learning. I listened to excellent readers.

Love dual timeline mystery

Good writing - weaving the story together told from the deceased perspective. Good twists and turns

A touching historical mystery.

A touching historical mystery. A wonderful story for book lovers and those captivated by the stories of those on the Titanic. The author’s notes at the end of the book are the cherry on top of this story. Great narration, as well.

The creative writing!

The story is so creativity written by using Henry's ghost to tell his story. The story tugs at the heart and the mystery keeps it taunt at a good pace. Excellent writing and beautifully performed!