![]() ![]() Two-time Christy Award winner Gohlke tells a gripping tale of sacrifice, loss, love, and hope against the setting of familiar historical events the loss of the Titanic marks its centennial in 2012. When WWI intervenes, it appears that the two may have lost each other because of various circumstances on both sides of the Atlantic, but love and grace prevail in the end. Annie and Michael begin a correspondence that at first is friendly, but soon turns romantic. ![]() They keep a familiar and sometimes overused setting from becoming a cliche. When the Titanic sinks, Owen dies and asks Michael to take care of his sister. Gohlke's historical romance, set during the time of the Titanic and World War I, explores the depth of human nature and emotions through its three-dimensional, compelling characters, Michael and Annie, as well as numerous minor characters. Owen has left behind his sister, Annie, promising her that he will call for her once he is settled in America. After a series of deceptions, Michael, who is not supposed to be on the ship, boards the Titanic, hoping to follow Owen to America and join him in this new business venture. ![]() Through a sudden turn of events, he meets Owen Allen, a young man off to America to help his uncle in a gardening business. One afternoon, young Michael Dunnagan steals away from his job to see the Titanic off. ![]()
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