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Sisters of Fortune
Sisters of Fortune: A Novel of the Titanic | Anna Lee Huber
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Based on the true story of the Fortune sisters, three young women each at a crossroads when they boarded the RMS Titanic in the spring of 1912 and how that maiden voyage would transform their lives in profound and unexpected ways. Fans of The Second Mrs. Astor by Shana Ab and Patricia Falvey's The Titanic Sisters will be captivated as USA Today bestselling author Anna Lee Huber expertly weaves real historical figures and events into this vivid, surprising, emotionally powerful novel about the longing for independence and loveand the moments that irrevocably change even the best laid plans . . . Lush with sumptuous historical details and riveting as the events of that fateful voyage unfurl, readers will love this one! Madeline Martin, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Keeper of Hidden Books and The Last Bookshop in London Vividly detailed and painstakingly researched, Sisters of Fortune threads fact and fiction into a compelling story. Bryn Turnbull, author of The Paris Deception and The Woman Before Wallis Filled with luscious detail of the Titanics maiden voyage and spot on depictions of its many passengers, from the grand to the ridiculousabsolutely riveting until the very last page!Shelley Noble, New York Times Bestselling author of The Tiffany Girls April,1912: Its the perfect finale to a Grand Tour of Europesailing home on the largest, most luxurious ocean liner ever built. For the Fortune sisters, the voyage offers a chance to reflect on the treasures of the past theyve seenmagnificent castles and museums in Italy and France, the ruins of Greece and the Middle Eastand contemplate the futures that await them. For Alice, theres foreboding mixed with her excitement. A fortune teller in Egypt gave her a dire warning about traveling at sea. And the freedom she has enjoyed on her travels contrasts with her fiancs plans for her returna cossetted existence shes no longer sure she wants. Flora is also returning to a fianc, a well-to-do banker of whom her parents heartily approve, as befits their most dutiful daughter. Yet the closer the wedding looms, the less sure Flora feels. Another mancharming, exasperating, completely unsuitableoccupies her thoughts, daring her to follow her own desires rather than settling for the wishes of others. Youngest sister Mabel knows her parents arranged this Grand Tour to separate her from a jazz musician. But the secret truth is that Mabel has little interest in marrying at all, preferring to explore ideas of suffrage and reformeven if it forces a rift with her family. Each sister grapples with the choices before her as the grand vessel glides through the Atlantic waters. Until, on an infamous night, fate intervenes, forever altering their lives . . .
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Lynnsoprano
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Although this is one of my favorite authors, I didn‘t buy this immediately when it was released. I was hesitant to read a story about passengers on the Titanic. After all, we know basically what happened. I was wrong. This is a well written, thoroughly researched novel about family dynamics and the choices we make - not only how they affect us, but those around us. Definitely worth reading.

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Beautiful 😍 7mo
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Lynnsoprano
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Reading time in doctor‘s office, with both hubby‘s Kindle and mine on my lap while he‘s having his procedure. Getting lots of reading done.

TheBookHippie 🤍sending love🤍 7mo
Crazeedi Hope all goes well, and adding this!! 7mo
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Lynnsoprano
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I had started a book not in the database, a historical romance that was described as steamy. I bailed. I‘m no prude, but it was just over the top. Instead, I‘m going to start this new novel by one of my favorite authors.

Susanita That‘s how I felt about the second Outlander book! 7mo
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I just finished Sisters of Fortune by Anna Lee Huber -- a contemporary romance that takes place on The Titanic. This got me wondering, “Which ship really sank?” Leaving me wanting to read Titanic or Olympic: Which Ship Sank?: The Truth Behind the Conspiracy by Steve Hall, Bruce Beveridge, Art Braunschweiger. I wonder where that will lead me. Stay tuned ...

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rubyslippersreads Both books sound interesting, and reminded me that I read a mildly interesting novel involving the “switch theory.” (edited) 9mo
suvata @rubyslippersreads Sounds interesting as well. 9mo
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• 3.5 Stars • Sisters of Fortune is a captivating historical fiction novel set onboard the Titanic in 1912. The story revolves around the Fortune sisters—Alice, Mabel, and Flora—who are based on real people and true events. As they embark on the fateful maiden voyage of the Titanic, each sister faces her own dreams, aspirations, and crossroads. The novel weaves together historical figures, emotions, and unexpected twists.

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What a surprise today to come home to this amazing package. Thank you @kensingtonbooks for this so soft blanket, coasters and book!

Any guesses what I will be doing tonight! 😍

Bookzombie The blanket looks cute! I‘m interested in the Huber book because I love her series. 10mo
Graciouswarriorprincess @Bookzombie It is cute, soft and warm! I am interested in this book too. 10mo
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This is a favorite series author‘s first foray into writing a stand-alone novel. It is based on the true story of the Fortune sisters, three young women, who along with their parents and younger brother, set sail on the maiden voyage of the Titanic as the finale of a Grand Tour of Europe.
We are treated to life viewpoints from each sister: Flora, the dutiful and oldest, who is somewhat ambivalently returning home to a fiancé of whom her ?

robinb parents heartily approve; Alice, also engaged but chafing at the bounds of society as she yearns to travel and break free of her cossetted world; and Mabel, the youngest sister, headstrong and spirited, who is determined to explore ideas of suffrage and reform and seeks education rather than conventional marriage and family.
I really loved this story. While based on a true story, I felt Huber did a wonderful job of filling in the gaps of 🔻
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robinb who these women were and what they came to discover about themselves over the course of this ill-fated journey. Each woman felt fully fleshed out to me, and I felt their personalities as distinct and interesting individuals as well as a member of their family unit. While there were a lot of supporting characters to keep track of, through reading previous Huber books (from both her Verity Kent and Lady Darby series), a standout of her 🔻 10mo
robinb planning/writing process is a marked detail to research. I always feel submerged in the time period and the perspectives of the characters at that particular moment in history. Huber is so very good at doing her history homework.
I found this wonderfully engaging and highly recommend it. 4.5/5⭐️
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LeahBergen Great review! This sounds good. 👍 10mo
robinb @LeahBergen thanks, Leah! I really liked it. I hope you are doing well. 😊 10mo
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