Whether they were travelling for leisure or pleasure, by virtue of their celebrity or to preserve their anonymity, their individual stories provide fascinating and informative narratives, largely untold until now.įull of gossip, stories and intrigue, as well as a diverse cast of extraordinary women, Maiden Voyages is a highly entertaining and utterly compelling account of life on board the high seas. Maiden Voyages is a celebration of transatlantic tales, both life-affirming and cautionary, exploring how women’s lives were transformed by their journeys between Europe and North America during the first half of the twentieth century. Maiden Voyages by Siân Evans is published in the US today in paperback from St. ‘Maiden Voyages splices together intriguing personalities in extraordinary settings sailing through dramatic times, a tale well worth the fare.’ – Air Mail
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