![]() ![]() Students of history-as well as lovers of suspense, adventure, and survival-will devour Walner's creative tale. Tragic details of death and survival leap from the page, transporting readers back in time to what remains one of the deadliest natural disasters ever to hit the United States. “Walner's imaginative plot captivates while reminding readers that disaster can strike at the most unexpected of times-a prompt to cherish life every moment. Recommended to readers who enjoy historical fiction or survival stories." - Readers Favorite You can't help but root for her as she fights for survival. Clara is an independent thinker with a tenacious mind that longs to be free. It makes the stakes feel real and provides readers with a compelling plot filled with twists and turns. The characters are grounded and relatable, and the narrative exudes realism. Walner perfectly captures the sense of panic and dread in the face of calamity and draws an accurate portrayal of arguably the greatest natural catastrophe in recent American history. “A captivating tale of survival and human resilience, Saltwater and Driftwood hooks you in from the start and refuses to let go until the end. Cline is most famous for his actions as Meteorologist in Charge of Galveston, Texas, during the Great Hurricane of 1900. Isaac Cline scoffed at the very suggestion Galveston could be seriously harmed by a major storm. "A well-drawn tale of one of America's worst natural disasters." - Publisher's Weekly The islands Chief Meteorologist Isaac Cline, stated as much. Readers experience a truly immersive tale of survival, love, grandeur, loss, and a steadfast resolve to overcome, no matter the unimaginable events we endure. Showing that through great tragedy comes great strength. Built on historical fact, the narrative incorporates both the resplendent lives of Galvestonians, and their undeniable resilience in the days and years that followed. The desperation within the orphanage to save the children, and the unimaginable aftermath of being on an island cut off from any help of the mainland. ![]() Imagine the chilling events of the storm as the waves crept further onto the island, the wind lashing the palms. Mary’s Orphanage, Isaac Cline and his brother Joseph, and other characters who bring their own perspectives to the events of that day. Widespread power outages remain across Southeast Texas. We meet Sister Bernadette, a caretaker of children at St. HOUSTON Nicholas is now a tropical storm again after making landfall overnight as a hurricane. Following young Clara and her family, we stroll along the oleander-lined streets, revel in the festivities of the original Pleasure Pier, and find ourselves at the mercy of Mother Nature on that fateful eve. In the first historical fiction novel to feature The Great Storm of Galveston, International Bestselling Author, Anna J Walner, invites readers into the world of Galveston in the year 1900. ![]()
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