Bøger af Eileen Enwright Hodgetts

SELECTED FOR THE FRONT PAGE OF PUBLISHERS WEEKLY"SOS TITANIC TO ALL SHIPS. SINKING HEAD DOWN 41.46 N 50.14 W. COME AS SOON AS POSSIBLE"North Atlantic Ocean, 1912. Kate Royston is a witness to history as the RMS Carpathia responds to the Titanic's desperate SOS. Kate plans to escape personal tragedy by fleeing to Europe but everything changes when the Carpathia races to save the Titanic's survivors.Forced to return to New York, Kate abandons her hope of escape and becomes embroiled as a vital witness in the high profile Senate investigation of the disaster.Fueled by public rage and political in-fighting, the investigation becomes a witch-hunt. Although Kate knows the truth she's terrified that pitting her eyewitness account against ruthless, powerful men will leave her ruined. As she struggles to make a decision, her heart leads her to two men - a powerful lawman and a handsome young radio operator.Can Kate find happiness in the midst of tragedy?Meticulously researched and using actual witness testimony, The Girl on the Carpathia begins where most Titanic stories end and answers the questions "What happened next?" and "Who was to blame?"The Girl on the Carpathia is a gripping standalone historical novel inspired by real events. If you like passionate characters, surprising revelations, and endearing romances, then you'll love Eileen Enwright Hodgetts' seamless blend of fact and fiction.

A historical mystery inspired by true events.England 1952: King George VI's sudden death has created a crisis.As the royal jewelers prepare for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, they discover that the historic jewels in the Imperial State Crown have been replaced with fake stones.The real jewels had been removed from the crown at the beginning of World War II, to preserve them in case of invasion, but they are no longer in their hiding place.Where are they now? Only one man knows but he has disappeared.Powerful forces are plotting to block Elizabeth's coronation and replace her with another member of the royal family. They will stop at nothing to retrieve the jewels for their own purposes.With time running out, a small group loyal to Elizabeth, must follow a trail of treachery and death.They must unravel the mystery on the night a squad of conscientious objectors were sent to dig a hole in the grounds of Windsor Castle and hide Britain's greatest treasures...in an old biscuit tin.

They have survived the sinking of the Titanic; will they survive the White Star Line's attempts to silence them? April 1912: Runaway aristocrats Poppy and Daisy Melville sign on as stewardesses for the Titanic's maiden voyage. After their harrowing rescue by the Carpathia, they are forbidden to disembark in New York and are sent back to England with the other survivors of the Titanic's crew. Soon they learn that the White Star Line will stop at nothing, including murder, to prevent the truth of the disaster's cause from emerging. Daisy, a beautiful young woman used to getting her own way, harbors a secret that raises the stakes even higher. Where was she while the ship was sinking and why is she stalked from New York back to England? Poppy must protect her sister from a vengeful murderer by uncovering the real cause of the sinking."The story of the aftermath and coverups by the White Star Line and the British government are equally stunning and disturbing. It is a compelling backdrop to an engrossing tale that is at heart a traditional drama about life and love. An engaging and unsettling addition to the Titanic-themed fiction category." - Kirkus Reviews

"North Atlantic Ocean, 1912. Kate Royston is a witness to history as the RMS Carpathia responds to the Titanic's desperate SOS. Kathe plans to escape personal tragedy by fleeing Europe but everything changes when the Carpathia picks ups (sic.) the Titanic survivors. Forced to return to New York, Kate abandons her hope of escape and becomes a vital witness in the high profile Senate investigation of the disaster. Fueled by public rage and political in-fighting, the investigation becomes a witch-hunt. Although Kate knows the truth she's terrified that pitting her eyewitness account against the ruthless agenda of powerful men will leave her ruined. As she struggles to make a decision her heart leads her to two men - a powerful lawman and a handsome young radio operator. Can Kate find happiness in the midst of tragedy?" -- Back cover.

Nameless: Book Three of the Toby Whitby Mystery seriesDid the boy with no name murder his own mother?England 1952: The war has been over for seven years but Toby and his clients are still living in its shadow. The young man sitting in Toby's office does not know his own name and calls himself Buddy. He was evacuated to Canada at the beginning of World War 2 carrying luggage belonging to a boy named Edward Powley but when he returns to England twelve years later he discovers that Edward Powley is the name of another boy; a boy who did not go to Canada. When Buddy is accused of murdering his own mother and stealing another boy's identity, Toby must dig into the past to discover what really happened on the night Buddy's house was bombed by the Luftwaffe. With Buddy's life in danger as he runs from the police, Toby uncovers secrets that lead him not only to Buddy's family but to a plot to prevent the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. This third book in the Toby Whitby Mystery series is filled with murder and mystery and spiced with a touch of treason and treachery.***** Reviewed by Faith on Amazon5.0 out of 5 stars 21st Century Agatha ChristieReviewed in the United States on March 18, 2020I've been reading this book over the last few days and am absolutely hooked.Eileen's writing is beautifully executed with twists and turns. Her characters are shapedso that they practically pop off the page. Her writing reminds me a lot of Agatha Christie, only Eileen's characters and plots are much more intricate.>***** Reviewed by Hopern on Amazon5.0 out of 5 starsReviewed in the United States on February 5, 2020>***** Reviewed by Cathy E. on Amazon5.0 out of 5 stars Liked it so much I bought the series!Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2021