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A Crown of Stars

Narrated by Mary Galloway

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Pub Date Feb 24 2026 | Archive Date Feb 16 2026


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Description

A vivid and poignant account of the Lusitania's fateful last days, based on the true story of a young actress who survived the unthinkable.

In turn of the century England, the Jolivet family leads a charmed existence. Daughter of a wealthy vineyard owner and a French pianist, vivacious Marguerite, the eldest of three, loves spinning stories and entertaining her family's well-connected friends. At 18, she announces she will become an actress. Her sister, Inez, a virtuosa violinist, moves to London with her. Soon the two beauties are being celebrated in the highest social circles.

Marguerite, taking the stage name Rita, quickly draws the attention of legendary theatre producer Charles Frohman. From the West End to Broadway, and then in the new medium of silent film, her star burns brighter with every role.

But soon, war is raging across Europe. Rita receives word from Inez that their brother is about to enlist. Hoping to see him before he departs, Rita books a ticket on the RMS Lusitania.

As the ship nears Liverpool, every assumption will be tested, and Rita, her family, and the world will be changed forever by the voyage's infamous and catastrophic end ...

A vivid and poignant account of the Lusitania's fateful last days, based on the true story of a young actress who survived the unthinkable.

In turn of the century England, the Jolivet family leads a...


Advance Praise

Perfect for fans of Marie Benedict, Louis Bayard, Fiona Davis, Kate Quinn and HBO's The Gilded Age

Shana Abé is the award-winning, New York Times, Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author of 16 novels, including the Sweetest Dark Series and the Drákon Series

Perfect for fans of Marie Benedict, Louis Bayard, Fiona Davis, Kate Quinn and HBO's The Gilded Age

Shana Abé is the award-winning, New York Times, Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author...


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ISBN 9781038047281
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DURATION 10 Hours, 26 Minutes

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