The Lost Passenger was incredible. Elinor is such a captivating character, and the author did an amazing job bringing her to life. You feel her emotions and struggles as if you’re right there with her through every challenge. The way it’s written pulls you in so deeply that it’s hard to put the book down. This book has all the makings of an International Bestseller. I highly recommend.

In Frances Quinn’s Edwardian-era novel, “The Lost Passenger,” the daughter of a wealthy cotton mill magnate finds herself in a deceptive marriage to a broke British aristocrat who’s been in love with someone else for years and whose tyrannical parents take pleasure in making every minute of her married life miserable.

Living in a loveless marriage, Elinor despised even living on a posh estate. She was constantly ridiculed for her less-than-elegant accent and manners by her husband’s family. The in-laws were also very dictatorial about everything related to her little boy, Teddy, the heir to the estate. As a result, Elinor hardly knew her own toddler because she was only allowed short daily visits.

Consequently, Elinor was completely heartbroken, frustrated, and miserable. However, that was before she made a decision that changed the course of their lives forever. She stole another woman’s identity.

The Lost Passenger is a multi-layered story about strength and resilience in the face of insurmountable odds—like escaping a sinking ship in freezing water adrift with icebergs.

It's a story of an independent woman willing to endure tremendous losses and misfortunes to make a fresh start for herself and her child.

JoyReaderGirl1 submitted this objective review, and I offer my heartfelt gratitude to NetGalley, Author Frances Quinn, and Random House PublishingGroup—Ballantine | Dell for providing this Advanced Reader’s Copy (ARC) for my review.

THE LOST PASSENGER is a wonderful historical fiction that turns a classic romance trope inside out and makes a better story for the effort. The classic trope, girl from hard-working family marries up into an aristocratic British family, should have a classic happily ever after once their first child is born. Not so fast. The child, a son, is quickly removed from her ‘lower class’ care and delivered into the hands of a nanny as his life is charted out, clearly away from hers, by his first week alive. A trip on the Titanic results in an awkward opportunity: take someone else’s name and pretend to have died along with her husband and father. The book then traces the ups and downs of our heroine’s path to a new life. This story was fun to read and moves quickly. I received my copy from the publisher through Netgalley.

"The Lost Passenger" by Frances Quinn is an enthralling historical novel that sweeps you into early 20th century England with its vivid storytelling and rich detail. The plot kicks off with a mysterious disappearance, leading to a gripping search that unravels deep secrets and hidden truths. Quinn's masterful writing keeps you on the edge of your seat, with twists and turns that make it impossible to put the book down. Each character is intricately crafted, making their emotional journeys feel incredibly real and compelling. This novel is a must-read for anyone who loves historical fiction peppered with mystery and drama. Trust me, you won't be able to stop turning the pages!

I breezed through this novel and enjoyed it immensely. Not great literary fiction but a well crafted story based on real events. The sinking of the Titanic was an epic moment in history and the author weaves a tale around a survivor. Elinor is a privileged wife and mother who must make crucial decisions after she is saved from drowning. Thank you for offering me the chance to read this novel. I recommend it highly.

Thank you net galley for the advance reader copy of this novel. I stayed up way to late reading this one as it hooked me right from the start. The author did a fantastic job with the characters and the storyline. I loved how vested I was in would-be Molly's life! I just wish there would have been an authors note at the end about the real history and this story. Well done!

This is a fast read that I believe many will fully enjoy. For me though the story just didn’t completely hold my attention. I haven’t been able to pinpoint exactly why. I liked many of the characters. Perhaps it was just a bit predictable. I would definitely read this author again. I did enjoy her writing.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an early release in exchange for a fair and honest review.

I loved this historical fiction novel. It's a part of history that is not overdone, and I feel as though this is an interesting take on the Titanic.