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The Fateful Voyage of the Empress of Ireland
Cheryl Roberts Gale, author
The Fateful Voyage of the Empress of Ireland
A Tale of Betrayal, Redemption, and a Curse’s Wrath!
Set against the haunting backdrop of the Saint Lawrence River, The Fateful Voyage of the Empress of Ireland weaves a gripping tale of tragedy, mystery, and resilience. Inspired by the real-life sinking of the Empress of Ireland, this historical fiction novel delves into the lives of its passengers and crew, including the enigmatic Captain Henry Kendall. As the story unfolds, the shadow of the infamous London Cellar Murder looms large, with the paths of the murderer and the captain crossing in unexpected ways. As one man was convicted and hanged for murder, the other became haunted by his role in the alleged perpetrator’s death and subsequently suffered the unimaginable loss of many innocent souls under his command. Nearly a century later, scientific evidence suggests history may have been wrong all those years ago. With meticulous historical detail and a touch of the supernatural, this story uncovers a forgotten maritime catastrophe rivaling the Titanic in scale and sorrow. It will leave you questioning what really happened.