Luck of the Titanic

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"The Nightingale's Song" is a novel about twin British-Chinese acrobats traveling on the Titanic during its maiden voyage. Valora has a ticket for the ship but is turned away at the gangway. She hides as a stowaway to find her brother and audition for a circus owner, but the ship sinks, and her dreams are crushed.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 19 August 2021
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

From the acclaimed author of "The Downstairs Girl," comes a captivating tale of twin British-Chinese acrobats, Valora and Jamie Luck, embarking on the ill-fated maiden voyage of the Titanic. With a ticket for the world's largest and most luxurious ocean liner and a burning desire to escape her English roots and pursue a career as a circus performer in New York, Valora is determined to make her dreams a reality. However, her hopes are dashed when she is denied entry at the port, as Chinese people are not permitted to enter America. Undeterred, Val embarks on a daring mission to board the Titanic, accompanied by her twin brother Jamie, who has spent years at sea, and a powerful circus owner, whom she hopes to impress with her acrobatic skills. As a stowaway, Val must navigate the ship's treacherous waters, hiding from the authorities and keeping a low profile. With only seven days to find Jamie, perform for the circus owner, and convince him to help them gain entry into America, Val faces countless challenges and obstacles. But when the unthinkable happens, and Val's dreams are threatened by the harsh reality of survival, she must summon all her strength and courage to face the ultimate test. This gripping story of determination, resilience, and the pursuit of a new life will leave readers on the edge of their seats, as Val fights for her dreams and her very existence against all odds.

Weight: 266g
Dimension: 126 x 198 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780349431451