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Set against the backdrop of Bar Harbor, Maine, this narrative explores the tumultuous relationship between Madeleine Force and Colonel John Jacob Astor, a wealthy figure of his time. Their romance begins in 1910, but following a scandalous wedding, they embark on the ill-fated Titanic journey back to America. The story delves into themes of love, class disparity, and tragedy, culminating in the loss of the colonel during the ship's sinking, forever linking their legacy to the infamous maritime disaster.
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Plain Madeleine, Mac Smith
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- Released
- 2024
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- Title
- Plain Madeleine
- Subtitle
- Mrs. John Jacob Astor in Bar Harbor
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Mac Smith
- Publisher
- Down East Books
- Publisher
- 2024
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 294
- ISBN13
- 9781684752133
- Category
- Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of Bar Harbor, Maine, this narrative explores the tumultuous relationship between Madeleine Force and Colonel John Jacob Astor, a wealthy figure of his time. Their romance begins in 1910, but following a scandalous wedding, they embark on the ill-fated Titanic journey back to America. The story delves into themes of love, class disparity, and tragedy, culminating in the loss of the colonel during the ship's sinking, forever linking their legacy to the infamous maritime disaster.