Helpful Score: 3
There are no spoilers in this review given that page one is the ending. Having said that, did you ever read a book that you REALLY want to change the ending? This book was the one for me. Keep in mind that this is a love story and a tragedy at the same time.
The Titanic is not the main focus of this bittersweet tale, but always a dark shadow in the back of the reader's mind.
Madeleine Force is the very young second Mrs. Astor. Her narration tells the story of her courtship & marriage to the wealthy John Jacob Astor, her rebuff by society and the eventual tragic end of their honeymoon voyage.
I had trouble putting this book down and it will stay with me for some time.
The Titanic is not the main focus of this bittersweet tale, but always a dark shadow in the back of the reader's mind.
Madeleine Force is the very young second Mrs. Astor. Her narration tells the story of her courtship & marriage to the wealthy John Jacob Astor, her rebuff by society and the eventual tragic end of their honeymoon voyage.
I had trouble putting this book down and it will stay with me for some time.
Helpful Score: 2
I didn't realize how short a time Madeleine and Jack had together before the Titanic tragedy, making their romance so very bittersweet. I really wanted to know more about the real-life JJ Astor and his too-young socialite wife. Between this story and simultaneous internet research, my progress was slow, however, there was no question about finishing. It's absolutely delish! I loved it! 5 stars.