Ship of Dreams: A brand-new enthralling and heartbreaking story of friendship and love aboard the Titanic, perfect for fans of historical fiction in 2025

By Donna Jones Alward

Author(s): Donna Jones Alward Narrator(s): Esmee Cook, Clementine Medforth 'A dream of a read!’ New York Times bestselling author Kate Quinn'Emotional, raw, and beautifully written' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐From the author of the internationally bestselling novel, WHEN THE WORLD FELL SILENT, comes a breathtaking tale of secrets, betrayal, and the enduring power of friendship. Aboard the Titanic, where opulence knows no bounds and the horizon seems limitless, two women fight for the futures they dream of, fraught with secrets that could change everything.Hannah Martin is clinging to the hope that six days on this grand ship will heal the wounds in her marriage to Charles. Beneath her poised exterior lies a desperation to mend what was shattered and conceal a secret that could upend their lives forever.Louisa Phillips, spirited and uncompromising, is escaping her family’s insistence on a passionless marriage. But this daring step could also sever the deepest bond in her life.As the ‘unsinkable' ship strikes the iceberg, amidst the chaos and icy waters, lives are changed forever. In the face of impending doom, what dreams will Hannah and Lou decide are worth saving, and at what cost?This evocative historical fiction will stay with you long after you've turned the last page. Perfect for fans of Kate Quinn, this is a poignant tale of love, choice, and survival against the odds.–Praise for Ship of Dreams:'An enthralling and beautiful story of love, loss and courage. Just dazzling.’ Kate Thompson, author of The Little Wartime Library'A vividly written historical fiction about marriage and suffrage, loyalty, grief and the gift of forgiveness. A magnificent achievement.’ Shelly Sanders, author of The Night Sparrow'It’s a novel that will break your heart and mend it again, all within the grip of one unforgettable, compulsive read.' Jenni L. Walsh, USA Today bestselling author of Sonora'You will be up well past your bedtime, glued to the page.' Maia Caron, bestselling author of The Last Secret‘A deeply satisfying reimagining of the Titanic story – one that moves beyond the familiar tragedy to uncover new layers of humanity, resilience, and hope.’ Jennifer Robson, bestselling author of Our Darkest Night‘A sweeping tale of unraveling secrets, romance, and the tragedies that threaten to drown us if not for the lifeline of enduring friendship.’ Genevieve Graham, bestselling author of The Forgotten Home Child'A heart-wrenching story that explores the strength of friendship and the power of love. A highly recommended 5 ⭐ read.' Glynis Peters, Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, and USA TODAY bestseller'Carefully crafted historical fiction … Alward restores lived experience to an event now ossified by familiarity.’ Historical Novel Society'A heartfelt, sweeping historical fiction that will whisk you away on a journey of love, loss, resilience, and second chances.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A wonderful Titanic story. Well researched, great characters. I enjoyed every word. Titanic stories are so mesmerizing.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I will be adding this wonderful book to my shelf of favorites' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Donna Jones Alward is fast becoming one of my favorite authors.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This is a story of deep friendship, and sharing of deep loss. This is also a story of moving on, forgiveness, and being there for one another.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'My heart certainly got a dramatic squeeze, too, to the point it physically hurt! Such is a sign of a good writer who can move you to tears as that means the story is connecting at the dee

Narrated by Esmee Cook, Clementine Medforth