Maiden Voyages by Siân Evans
How the Golden Age of transatlantic travel between the wars transformed women's lives across all classes - a vivid portrait of life on-board the iconic ocean liners.PRAISE FOR QUEEN BEES: 'So entertaining'
* The Times *The book, like their parties, is "enormous fun"
* Guardian *Crammed with fascinating anecdotes
* Independent *A whirl of a book, gossipy, light and fun
* Times Literary Supplement *PRAISE FOR MAIDEN VOYAGES:
In this riveting slice of social history, Siân Evans does a brilliant job of describing the unexpected textures of life at sea..By deep diving into the archives, Siân Evans has discovered a watery in-between world where the usual rules didn't quite apply and a spirited woman could get further than she ever would on dry land * Mail on Sunday *
With coronavirus dramatically reducing the appeal of hopping aboard an aeroplane, it's the perfect time to delve into this atmospheric look at transatlantic travel a century ago. * History Revealed *
Sian Evans captures the glamour of life on the upper decks (think dance bands, evening gowns and illicit romances with millionaires), alongside the desperation and discomfort of those who gambled everything on a one-way ticket in steerage. * BBC History Magazine *
Wonderfully readable... invigoratingly feminist... the book's a treat. * Times Literary Supplement *
Like the best salty yarns, Maiden Voyages splices together intriguing personalities in extraordinary settings sailing through dramatic times, a tale well worth the fare. * Air Mail *
Cultural historian Siân Evans has worked for the National Trust, the V&A and the Design Museum, and is the author of several works of social history including Queen Bees, Mrs Ronnie: The Society Hostess Who Collected Kings, The Manor Reborn and Life Below Stairs.
Siân lives in London.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781473699021 |
| ISBN 10 | 1473699029 |
| Title | Maiden Voyages |
| Author | Siân Evans |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | John Murray Press |
| Year published | 2020-09-17 |
| Number of pages | 368 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |