The Girl Who Came Home
The Girl Who Came Home
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Novel • Fiction
Titanic • 1910s
2014
Adult
16+ years
Super Short Summary
The Girl Who Came Home by Hazel Gaynor follows a young woman from a small Irish village, who joins the group of 14 emigrants bound for America on the Titanic. Seen through dual timelines, the novel explores themes of survival, loss, and the impact of historical events on personal lives.
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The Girl Who Came Home by Hazel Gaynor captivates with its compelling storytelling and historical detail surrounding the Titanic tragedy. Positive reviews highlight the emotional depth and well-researched historical context. However, some critics note predictable plot points and superficial character development. Overall, it's a poignant, engaging read for historical fiction fans.
Who Should Read The Girl Who Came Home?
Fans of historical fiction and emotional narratives will enjoy Hazel Gaynor's The Girl Who Came Home. Ideal for readers who appreciate compelling stories set against significant historical events, it’s comparable to Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline and Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate.
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The Girl Who Came Home by Hazel Gaynor won the Romantic Novelists’ Association Historical Novel of the Year Award in 2015, recognizing its impact and appeal within the historical romance genre.
The novel is partially inspired by the real-life story of the Irish group known as the "Addergoole Fourteen," a group of individuals from a small parish in County Mayo, Ireland, who traveled on the Titanic.
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The book memorializes the 100th anniversary of the Titanic's sinking by combining historical research and fictional storytelling, capturing the era's spirit and the personal experiences tied to the event.
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Novel • Fiction
Titanic • 1910s
2014
Adult
16+ years
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