Bøker av 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.

"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."--

"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

Imposter: Book Two of the Toby Whitby Mystery SeriesA murdered man with no hands. Is he a traitor or a hero?England, 1952: A body washes up on the beach of a seaside town in the south of England. Anthea Clark, Toby Whitby's straitlaced secretary, is sure she knows the identity of the murdered man. She says he is a soldier who saved her life during the war, but how can she be so certain when the victim's hands have been removed and there are no fingerprints? When another woman claims that Miss Clark is wrong and the man is the unfaithful father of her child, Toby assures Miss Clark that he will find the truth for her. When a third person claims yet another identity for the man with no hands, Toby is drawn into a dangerous search that leads him from a child stolen long ago by gypsies, to a faded film star living in seclusion, to London gangsters, and on to a notorious member of the British Royal Family. It is only when he faces a final battle for survival on board a sinking ship in the North Sea that Toby finds the answer to his question. Is the dead man a decorated soldier or a deserter; a coward or a hero?Imposter is the second enthralling mystery in the Toby Whitby series. Be prepared for dark secrets, suspicious happenings at Buckingham Palace, and a sweet touch of last-chance romance in this new tale of murder, mystery and intrigue in post-war Britain. ***** Kindle Customer5.0 out of 5 stars An ABSOLUTELY AMAZING READ!!!Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2019>***** Lenora G.5.0 out of 5 stars Another Winner from Eileen Enwright HodgettsReviewed in the United States on April 5, 2019>***** Amazon Customer Gill5.0 out of 5 stars Once again a first class readReviewed in the United Kingdom on January 17, 2020Another brilliant book from Eileen Enwright Hodgetts. Can't wait for the next book.