{"product_id":"luck-of-the-titanic","title":"Luck of the Titanic","description":"Review\n\nLee gives life to the young women of the Chinese diaspora, writing them back into the story . . . So rich and focused are [Val's] schemes that as a reader, it's very easy to get caught up in them, and forget that before long, the only thing that will matter is the icy depths of the Atlantic ― NPR\n\nLovingly rendered, Val's bittersweet story is one of hope, courage and the fight to survive ― Ms. Magazine\n\nHistorical romance fans will love Luck of the Titanic ― Bustle\n\nA gem from start to bittersweet finish ― Kirkus Reviews (starred review)\n\nA finely crafted historical exploration of identity, class, and family that resonates through the present ― Publishers Weekly (starred review)\n\nWith a compassionate, strong heroine and a diverse cast, this is an exciting, important retelling of the Titanic tragedy ― School Library Journal (starred review)\n\n[Lee's] writing draws the reader into this \"night to remember\" . . . Devastating ― School Library Connection (starred review)\n\nLee's conversational style adds a freshness to the historical frame and achieves a thrilling balance between hope and anguish through budding romances and humour amid the looming tragedy ― Booklist (starred review)\n\nThrilling . . . Lee seamlessly weaves fact and fiction in Luck of the Titanic, inventing a story that gorgeously captures an era and a tragedy ― Shelf Awareness\n\n[A] lushly imagined, compelling novel . . . A compelling romance adds to the poignancy of the finale ― Buffalo News\n\nMesmerizing . . . An admirable and engaging addition to the annals of fictional Titanic lore ― BookPage\n\nThis is the kind of book I absolutely love. Heroism and heart-breaking tragedy, seen through the eyes of those who have been left off the pages of our history books -- Jamie Ford, New York Times bestselling author\n\nA thrilling historical page-turner. A must-read! -- Melissa de la Cruz, New York Times bestselling author\n\nStacey Lee has done it again - taken a fascinating slice of history and transformed it into a story lush with heart, heartache, and hope. This is the Titanic story you need -- Marie Lu, No.1 New York Times bestselling author\n\nStacey Lee's superpower is her ability to turn history's forgotten into today's unforgettable; and you'll never forget the terror and joy of travelling with Valora Luck, whose unsinkable spirit gleams like a rescue flare through the icy murk of the past -- Elizabeth Wein, No.1 New York Times bestselling author\n\nStacey Lee has crafted one of my favourite kinds of historical reads; it's a story that's as thrilling as it is atmospheric and as joyful as it is heart-breaking. A masterful, gripping tale for the ages -- Kerri Maniscalco, No.1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author\n\nThis book will make you fall in love and then fall to pieces -- Stephanie Garber, No.1 New York Times bestselling author\n\nHope, heroism, and heartache collide in an unforgettable story, suffused with love -- Julie Berry, New York Times bestselling author\n\nWith a plot as tense as a walk on a tightrope and a wily heroine you'll cheer on till the very end, Luck of the Titanic is historical fiction at its most thrilling -- Laura Ruby, two-time National Book Award finalist\n\nStacey Lee has breathed new life and love into this iconic voyage, with all the hopes, fears, and complexities of an immigrant journey. I will never forget the courageous Valora Luck -- Abigail Hing Wen, New York Times bestselling author of Loveboat, Taipei\n\nLuck of the Titanic stayed with me long after I finished the last line. It's beautifully written, funny, and incredibly heart-breaking. Every single character is expertly drawn and mesmerizing. A sublime read -- Isabel Ibañez, author of Woven in Moonlight\n\nProduct Description\n\nFrom the New York Times bestselling author of The Downstairs Girl comes the richly imagined story of Valora and Jamie Luck, twin British-Chinese acrobats travelling aboard the Titanic on its ill-fated maiden voyage.\n\nValora Luck has two things: a ticket for the ","brand":"smeikalbooks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40403227279445,"sku":"9780349431451N","price":5.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2481\/5790\/products\/3200220a-d332-4327-b4b5-da23b5af96e8.jpg?v=1667488013","url":"https:\/\/smeikalbooks.co.uk\/products\/luck-of-the-titanic","provider":"smeikalbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}