Atlantic Inferno: The story of the Lakonia

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Summary

'The Fallen Liners Series:' Book 1. Edward is a 2nd class passenger aboard Greek lines TSMS Lakonia. an ocean liner built in the 1930s. He attempts to enjoy himself despite his situation, and the thought of loosing everything. As the ship bursts into flames and sinks, Edward is faced with the possibilities of a future with no parents or family, while travelling to a distant country, speaking a language he knows nothing about. this heartwarming story brings many emotions to the reader as Edwards story unfolds. this work of historical fiction is based on the Lakonia disaster, 1963. Book 1 in the "Fallen Liners: the maritime fiction compilation" series.

Status
Complete
Chapters
14
Rating
5.0 1 review
Age Rating
13+

foreword

December 22nd, 1963. 1:16 am. (Atlantic Ocean)

Cold water sloshes onto our lifeboat. Some whisper prayers, Others sing softly, but most are silent as the night. Only hours ago, all was well. Like a wonderful dream had been ripped apart by a piercing blade, and now all is chaos. The Stygian night broken by a bright red light on the horizon. The remains of a once grand vessel. The magnificent TSMS Lakonia. The pride of the Greek line. Gone. In absentia…