A Million to One

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Set on board the Titanic this account of four diverse and multi-skilled girls planning a daring heist could possibly only have one outcome – or could it?

The girls are all from different and often very difficult backgrounds – they have no family to back them up and all meet through their lodging house – a depressing place in Dublin with strict rules. Needless to say, the girls all circumvent the rules in some way to make a living and to keep bread on their tables.

Josefa, a thief, chooses and then leads the girls on their daring escapade – they all have skills that will come in handy in the heist; Hinnah is an acrobat from the circus, Violet an actress with amazing talent, and Emilie an artist who can copy absolutely anything. Can these four strong individuals work as a team and create the perfect heist – of a priceless treasure?

As the book progresses, we see the stresses and strains that old grudges, romances, and other actions create. Plus, all the time we know the inevitable outcome of being aboard the fated Titanic. Told by the four voices as time is ticked away in the chapter headings, we see the problems and the weaknesses that each girl brings to the team, as well as their amazing strengths.

An engrossing read which illustrates the difficult position of unattached girls in the 1910’s – will make a super read for historical fiction fans.

Reviewed by Tricia Adams
As a professional librarian with more years’ experience than she cares to mention – Tricia has worked in several sectors including government libraries and as a self-employed…
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About A Million to One

Four friends have stolen aboard the Titanic. They're after the Rubaiyat - a book inlaid with priceless jewels. Josefa is a charismatic thief, Hinnah a daring acrobat, Violet an outstanding actress and Emilie a talented artist.

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