by Hazel Gaynor
Waking up alone in a New York hospital, she vows never to speak of the terror and panic of that fateful night again.
Chicago, 1982 . . .
Adrift after the death of her father, Grace Butler struggles to decide what comes next. When her greatgrandmother Maggie shares the painful secret about Titanic that she’s harbored for almost a lifetime, the revelation gives Grace new direction—and leads both her and Maggie to unexpected reunions with those they thought lost long ago.
Inspired by true events, The Girl Who Came Home poignantly blends fact and fiction to explore the Titanic tragedy’s impact and its lasting repercussions on survivors and their descendants.
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Praise for the Work of Hazel Gaynor
The Girl Who Came Home
“With the true story so well-known, Gaynor’s first novel is a wonderful . . . read.”
—Portland Book Review
“The Girl Who Came Home follows on the centenary remembrance of the Titanic in 2012. Is the world ready for yet another account of this tragedy? With this novel, the answer is a resounding yes.”
—New York Journal of Books
“Out of all the fiction books I’ve read about the Titanic, Gaynor’s is my favorite. If you like historical fiction, Titanic literature or just good stories, pick up The Girl Who Came Home.”
—Myrtle Beach Sun News
“Readers will enjoy this lovely, heartfelt story.”
—RT Book Reviews (4 Stars)
“A phenomenal book that is a must read!”
—Examiner.com
“A beautifully imagined novel rich in historic detail and with authentic, engaging characters—I loved this book. Hazel Gaynor is an exciting new voice in historical fiction.”
—Kate Kerrigan, author of Ellis Island and City of Hope
A Memory of Violets
“Gaynor has written a masterpiece of a story, one that will linger long in the memory of readers.”
—Myrtle Beach Sun News
“A beautifully moving tale that shows how people can transcend even the darkest of situations or perceptions.”
—Fresh Fiction
“Gaynor once again brings history to life. With intriguing characters and a deeply absorbing story, her latest is a fascinating examination of one city’s rich history and the often forgotten people who lived in it.”
—Booklist
“Historical details and the unique perspective of penniless, physically challenged young girls could make Gaynor’s second historical novel a good book club choice.”
—Library Journal
“Given the awards she has already received, we are sure to hear much more from Hazel Gaynor. And that is a good thing.”
—New York Journal of Books
Also by Hazel Gaynor
A Memory of Violets
The Girl Who Came Home
Credits
Cover design by Mumtaz Mustafa
Cover photographs © ILINA SIMEONOVA (woman); © Tim Gartside / Trevillion Images (Big Ben)
Copyright
This book is a work of fiction. References to real people, events, establishments, organizations, or locales are intended only to provide a sense of authenticity, and are used fictitiously. All other characters, and all incidents and dialogue, are drawn from the author’s imagination and are not to be construed as real.
THE GIRL FROM THE SAVOY. Copyright © 2016 by Hazel Gaynor. All rights reserved under International and Pan-American Copyright Conventions. By payment of the required fees, you have been granted the nonexclusive, nontransferable right to access and read the text of this e-book on-screen. No part of this text may be reproduced, transmitted, downloaded, decompiled, reverse-engineered, or stored in or introduced into any information storage and retrieval system, in any form or by any means, whether electronic or mechanical, now known or hereafter invented, without the express written permission of HarperCollins e-books.
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EPub Edition JUNE 2016 ISBN 9780062403483
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