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Surviving Savannah

By: Patti Callahan
Narrated by: Brittany Pressley, Catherine Taber, Patti Callahan
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Publisher's Summary

It was called "The Titanic of the South." The luxury steamship sank in 1838 with Savannah's elite on board; through time, their fates were forgotten - until the wreck was found, and now their story is finally being told in this breathtaking novel from the New York Times best-selling author of Becoming Mrs. Lewis.

When Savannah history professor Everly Winthrop is asked to guest-curate a new museum collection focusing on artifacts recovered from the steamship Pulaski, she's shocked. The ship sank after a boiler explosion in 1838, and the wreckage was just discovered, 180 years later. Everly can't resist the opportunity to try to solve some of the mysteries and myths surrounding the devastating night of its sinking. 

Everly's research leads her to the astounding history of a family of eleven who boarded the Pulaski together, and the extraordinary stories of two women from this family: a known survivor, Augusta Longstreet, and her niece, Lilly Forsyth, who was never found, along with her child. These aristocratic women were part of Savannah's society, but when the ship exploded, each was faced with difficult and heartbreaking decisions. This is a moving and powerful exploration of what women will do to endure in the face of tragedy, the role fate plays, and the myriad ways we survive the surviving. 

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©2021 Patti Callahan (P)2021 Penguin Audio

Critic Reviews

"Fans of Christina Baker Kline and Kate Quinn will love this beautiful, richly detailed novel about a lost bit of American maritime history. In a seamless blending of fact and fiction, Patti Callahan has created an atmospheric, compelling story of survival, tragedy, the enduring power of myth and memory, and the moments that change one's life." (Kristin Hannah, number one New York Times best-selling author of The Great Alone)

"Hidden history rises from the watery depths in all its glittering glory but also in its intimate, human detail. Meticulously researched, beautifully written, underpinned by timeless themes of personal trauma and its aftereffects, Surviving Savannah is a journey readers and book clubs will treasure.” (Lisa Wingate, number one New York Times best-selling author of The Book of Lost Friends

“Gripping...bringing to life a little-known shipwreck in meticulous detail. [An] engrossing, centuries-spanning tale.” (Publishers Weekly

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A gripping historical read!

I had not heard of the Pulaski before this book ‘The Titanic of the South’ and loved learning about this historical event and especially the people involved. Told in different perspectives, I loved all the characters and how I didn’t want to stop this book. A great read!

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Absorbing & moving storytelling

Fascinating retelling of this historical event woven together by the 3 female characters. A beautiful reflection on tragedy & how those who survive move forward with their lives.

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Ruined by ridiculous character voices!

Intrigued by the concept of intertwining fiction and real life tragedy
Parts were compelling but the voiceovers and constant whining by Everly did my head in!
Predictable and lame plot developments.

Stretched my tolerance too many times.
It may read better in print ?🤷🏼‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️
Persevered however perhaps enough between bad voice overs to stay semi-involved and hopeful!

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