Orphans of the Storm

A wildly popular British comic actress and national treasure, Celia Imrie is also a Sunday Times-bestselling author whose books have sold over half a million copies and been featured on Simon Mayo's influential BBC Radio 2 Book ClubOrphans of the Storm is an ambitious and exciting departure for Imrie and will be backed by a major marketing and publicity campaignA sweepingly epic true story, masterfully narrated and meticulously researched, Orphans of the Storm is the guaranteed summer holiday hit of 2021 - perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley, Victoria Hislop, Kate Furnivall, Kate Morton, Dinah Jefferies, Sheila O'Flanagan, Rachel Hore, Tracy Rees and Iona GreyCelia Imrie is an Olivier Award-winning and Screen Actors Guild-nominated actress. She is known for her film roles in The Best and The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotels, Calendar Girls, Nanny McPhee, Bridget Jones, Absolutely Fabulous, Year by the Sea, A Cure for Wellness, Finding Your Feet and Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again. Celia Imrie is also the author of her autobiography, The Happy Hoofer, and the top ten Sunday Times bestselling novels in the Nice Trilogy - Not Quite Nice, Nice Work (If You Can Get It) and A Nice Cup of Tea, and Sail Away. www.celiaimrie.info @CeliaImrieTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER The story of a mother's quest to find her children against all odds, set against the epic backdrop of the sinking of the legendary Titanic. 'Smashing . . . I was hooked on page one and literally could not put it down. I loved all that she wrote about the true story behind this thrilling tale' JOANNA LUMLEY Nice, France, 1911: After three years of marriage, young seamstress Marcela Caretto has finally had enough. Her husband, Michael, an ambitious tailor, has become cruel and controlling and she determines to get a divorce. But while awaiting the judges' decision on the custody of their two small boys, Michael receives news that changes everything. Meanwhile fun-loving New York socialite Margaret Hays is touring Europe with some friends. Restless, she resolves to head home aboard the most celebrated steamer in the world - RMS Titanic. As the ship sets sail for America, carrying two infants bearing false names, the paths of Marcela, Michael and Margaret cross - and nothing will ever be the same again. From the Sunday Times-bestselling author, Celia Imrie, Orphans of the Storm dives into the waters of the past to unearth a sweeping, epic tale of the sinking of the Titanic that radiates with humanity and hums with life. _____________________ 'Gripping . . . An epic adventure' ROSIE GOODWIN 'A gripping read' DAILY MIRROR, Summer readsA blockbuster summer read from the Sunday Times-bestselling author and national treasure Celia Imrie: the story of a mother's quest to find her children against all odds, set against the epic backdrop of the sinking of the legendary TitanicGripping ... An epic adventureSmashing ... It would be fair to say that I was hooked on page one and literally could not put it down. I loved all that she wrote about the true story behind this thrilling taleGripping . A moving tale of courage, survival and maternal loveA heart-wrenching journey that breathes new life and humanity into the tragic sinking of the TitanicAtmospheric and utterly addictivePraise for Celia Imrie: Utterly delicious in every wayA very witty novel by a very witty woman. Hugely entertainingA keenly observed, rollicking taleWonderful and very amusingA hugely enjoyable romp of a novel with eccentric characters, a delightful background and a savoury tang of crimeAnything written by Celia Imrie is guaranteed to put a smile on our facesForget the cruise. Grab Imrie's novel and have twice as much funCelia Imrie reveals a whole new talent in this irresistible murder mystery caper, packed with wonderful characters that will grip you to the last glorious page