Sisters of Fortune: A Riveting Historical Novel of the Titanic Based on True History By Anna Lee Huber
"Sisters of Fortune" by Anna Lee Huber is a captivating historical novel based on the true story of the Fortune sisters, who boarded the RMS Titanic in 1912. As the largest and most luxurious ocean liner ever built, the Titanic offers the sisters a chance to reflect on their Grand Tour of Europe and contemplate their futures.
Alice, the eldest sister, is excited but also feels a sense of foreboding after a fortune teller in Egypt warned her about traveling at sea. She's also unsure about her fiancé's plans for her return, which would confine her to a cossetted existence she's not sure she wants.
Flora, the middle sister, is returning to a fiancé her parents approve of, but she's increasingly unsure about the marriage as the wedding approaches. She's also drawn to another man who challenges her to follow her own desires.
Mabel, the youngest sister, knows her parents arranged the Grand Tour to separate her from a jazz musician she's interested in. However, she's more interested in suffrage and reform than marriage, even if it means a rift with her family.
As the Titanic sails through the Atlantic waters, each sister grapples with her choices. But fate intervenes on an infamous night, forever altering their lives.
"Sisters of Fortune" is a richly detailed and emotionally powerful novel that weaves real historical figures and events into a compelling story of love, independence, and the transformative power of the Titanic's maiden voyage. 📚❤️