LibraryNinja Book Reviews

published 4/1/26

As someone new to Caroline Cauchi’s work, I was honored to read Daughter of the Titanic. In this bold and beautifully written story, our herioine is Helen Melville Smith- daughter of the infamous Captain Edward John Smith, Captain of the RMS Titanic. In an eye-opening way, we see how the narrative of how a tragedy shapes the family left in the wake. Survived by his wife, Sarah and beloved daughter, “Mel”, who was 14 at the time of the ship sinking. Sarah and Mel are left to live out their years under the ‘curse of the Titanic’- and the tabloid press that followed their lives. Its a story born of triumph over tragedy, of courage in the face of fire, and holding fast to your beliefs. There is no prank this April Fool’s day, only a beautifully detailed and wonderfully written tale of love. The style of writing is just as lovely as the book itself and you’ll find yourself falling headfirst into Mel’s world with her. 5 stars- no notes.

I can’t thank HarperCollinsUK enough for giving me the chance to read this ARC on NetGalley and provide an honest review.

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