Unsinkable 

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"An inspiring tale of second chances." — People

"...An exhilarating voyage of danger, sacrifice, and ultimate triumph."  — USA Today bestselling author Lynda Cohen Loigman

"A must-read for fans of unstoppable, courageous women." — USA Today bestselling author Noelle Salazar

"Walsh is a master storyteller." — bestselling author Aimie K. Runyan

"Historical fiction lovers, add this one to your list!" — USA Today bestselling author Sara Ackerman
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The Titanic was only the beginning. What she survived has become legend.

Violet Jessop is Miss Unsinkable.

After her mother becomes too ill to work, the responsibility to provide for the family falls to Violet as the oldest of nine. When the world enters the Great War, she serves as a nurse, helping men who could very well be her brothers. Working as a stewardess and wartime nurse, Violet not only survives a shipwreck but also two sinkings, one on the infamous Titanic. No one can understand why she would return to sea, but something keeps drawing Violet back to the tumultuous waters, where she struggles to put the tragedies of her past behind her and pursue a life and love all her own.

Daphne has survived calamity of her own.

Daphne Chaundanson grows up as an unwanted child after her mother died in a tragedy. She throws herself into education, collecting languages like candy in a desperate attempt to finally earn her father’s approval. When the Special Operations Executive invites her to be an agent in France in World War II, her childhood of anonymity and her love of languages make her the perfect fit. She sees it as an opportunity to help the country she loves and live up to her father's expectations. But the dangers of war challenge Daphne in ways she never could have expected, and the secrets from her own past must be faced for her to truly have a future beyond the conflict—if she can survive it.
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Inspired by true stories of Violet Jessop and the thirty-nine women of the Special Operations Executive. Two unsinkable women. Two stories of survival, family, and finding one's own happiness. One connection that reshapes both their lives forever.
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​Praise for Unsinkable
"An intriguing and thoroughly original novel merging the maritime journeys of Violet Jessop—a very real person who survived three separate shipwrecks—and the fictional Daphne Chaundanson, a brilliant young woman invited to join Special Operations during the dark days of World War II. In author Jenni L. Walsh’s expert hands, separate tales are seamlessly woven together to create a remarkable dual-timeline narrative. Unsinkable is about the bravery of women and the stunning lengths they will go to in order to protect others. It is a heart-stirring story of women who risk everything in order to claim their proper place in this world. Walsh takes readers on an exhilarating voyage of danger, sacrifice, and ultimate triumph.” — Lynda Cohen Loigman, USA Today bestselling author of Two-Family House, The Wartime Sisters, and The Matchmaker's Gift

"With elegant prose and superb attention to detail, Walsh pulls you instantly onboard this beautiful tale of two determined, whip-smart, and truly unsinkable women. I was intrigued from page one, both Violet's and Daphne's stories sweeping me along through every harrowing moment until that perfect twist and captivating ending. A must-read for fans of unstoppable, courageous women." — Noelle Salazar, USA Today bestselling author of The Flight Girls

"Jenni L. Walsh spins an incredible tale of survival and heartbreak in this riveting novel. Inspired by true events, the rich historical detail and tense plotting make for an unforgettable read. Historical fiction lovers, add this one to your list!" — Sara Ackerman, USA Today bestselling author of The Codebreaker's Secret and The Uncharted Flight of Olivia West

"A stunning dual narrative spanning some of the marquee events of the early twentieth century. Violet and Daphne are compelling heroines of the first order, and one cannot help but root for their triumph from the first page through to the seamless, satisfying conclusion. Walsh is a master storyteller, and Unsinkable shows her skill at its best. Not to miss for anyone who loves historical fiction and resilient heroines." — Aimie K. Runyan, bestselling author of The School for German Brides and A Bakery in Paris

"I fell headfirst into this historical fiction tale featuring two powerful and resilient women, Violet and Daphne. Walsh seamlessly weaves together fact and fiction in a dual timeline narrative that keeps the reader guessing, culminating in a satisfying conclusion. The courage of both main characters lingered with me long after I turned the final page - I am so looking forward to whatever Walsh writes next!" — Amita Parikh, bestselling author of  The Circus Train

"An extraordinary story of two extraordinary women. Jenni L. Walsh expertly weaves together Violet's and Daphne's histories—Violet's real, Daphne's an amalgamation of several real-life women—to craft a historical novel that is vivid and enthralling. There is intrigue and bravery, duty and love in these pages, and readers will keep turning them to the very end, eager to learn the fates of these two inspiring women. A joy to read." — Kate Albus, award-winning author of A Place to Hang the Moon and Nothing Else but Miracles

"Walsh's latests (after The Call of the Wrens, 2022) is a heartfelt tale of two women in two times. Unsinkable joins the ranks of other spy novels written in this vein, but Walsh's prose truly allows the reader to enter the mind and heart of each character, bringing their motivations, flaws, and desires to light... Walsh skillfully crafts two well-rounded characters who grapple with internal and external conflict, and yet who honestly earn their resolutions." — Booklist

"Move aside, Jack and Rose. It’s time for another perspective on the Titanic shipwreck. New books on well-worn tales can be hard to pull off, but Jenni Walsh’s fictional account of Violet Jessup, a real woman who survived three tragedies at sea (including the sinking of the Titanic), is fresh and riveting. Perfect for fans of Kristin Hannah’s The Nightingale, Unsinkable shines with themes of endurance, tenacity and female empowerment. I predict Unsinkable will be a favorite among in-person and online book clubs." — Reader's Digest

“…One of the most difficult aspects of writing historical fiction is creating authentic character mindsets, and Walsh captures this aspect beautifully… While history tells us what happened, through Walsh’s compassionate prose, we’re able to feel what happened as well. Sitting in a lifeboat, wrapped in shadows of the night, as a ship groans its last and plunges into the Atlantic to the setting of explosives in a German depot while guard dogs bark close by: these settings feel that much more authentic under Walsh’s deft pen. Unsinkable is a story of courage, resilience, and steering your own course in life. Recommended!” — Historical Novel Society

“Violet survives a shipwreck and two sinkings, but the sea still beckons. Daphne joins the armed forces during WWII to prove her worth. An inspiring tale of second chances."  — People

"Jenni Walsh's fictional portrayal of Violet Jessup, a real survivor of three maritime tragedies, including the Titanic sinking, offers a new perspective on the Titanic disaster. "Unsinkable" offers a captivating and refreshing take on Jessup's experiences. Through themes of endurance, tenacity, and female empowerment, Walsh's novel shines with resilience and inspiration." -- International Business Times

"Many people at the time may have considered the Titanic unsinkable, but it was stewardess Violet Jessop who was truly unsinkable, surviving not only the Titanic but another shipwreck and a sinking. Yet she kept returning to the sea. Intertwining Violet’s story during WWI with that of another unsinkable woman during WWII, Unsinkable shows the power of indomitable women when they set tragedy aside and do what must be done." — Book Riot


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