It is an extraordinary claim that, after all the inquiries, films, books and, more. It just makes it seem all the more tragic, she said. And just four, short days after rms titanic left southampton for her maiden voyage. Louise alexandra virginia charlotte patten, baroness patten born 2 february 1954 is a british businesswoman and author, who is the wife of the conservative politician, john patten and the granddaughter of the rms titanic second officer, charles lightoller. This entry was posted in current, history, lore of the sea, newbooks, seastories and tagged bruce ismay, charles lightoller, good as gold, louise patten, titanic, white star line. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Louise broke through the corporate glass ceiling to become one of a tiny handful of female ftse chairmen. Mar, 2012 titanic sunk by steering blunder, author says. Click on the book title to see more details including synopsis, books by same author etc. Edie quentance is the odd one out in her family, a rebellious brunette among.
Buy good as gold by louise patten online at alibris. Sep 01, 2010 louise patten is a direct descendant of an officer who survived the titantic sinking, and who took information about why the ship really sank to his grave. For generations, quentance bank has managed the wealth of its rich and aristocratic clients. But now his granddaughter the writer lady louise patten has revealed it in her new novel. For generations, quentance bank has managed the wealth of its rich and aristocratic clients, and when edie is pushed into joining the family bank, she finds the work very dull. Were reading and recommending good as gold, an exciting new novel involving crooked bankers and the sinking of the titantic. In fact, she even becomes a minor character in the story herself in a rather unusual way. Sep 22, 2010 louise patten, a novelist whose new book, good as gold, mixes fact and fiction, told the telegraph that her grandfather, charles lightoller, the senior surviving officer from the shipwreck that. In september 2010, 57 year old novelist lady louise patten, second officer. Louise patten is clearly a decent writer and writes about what she knows. Titanic sunk by steering blunder, new book claims lewrockwell. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. I take my hat off to louise patten for keeping my eager attention from the first to the last page of her new city thriller good as gold. Good as gold by louise patten hardback book the fast free shipping.
No one is better placed than louise patten to give the inside story on the corporate world she knows so well. Lady louise patten born 1954 is a british businesswoman and author, who is the wife of the conservative politician, john patten and the granddaughter of the rms titanics second officer, charles lightoller. Titanic sunk by steering mistake, author says reuters. Feb 26, 2020 patten included this version of events, which she said she heard from her grandmother after lightollers death, in her fictionalized account of the titanic disaster, good as gold. Sep 22, 2010 now, patten is making the details of her family secret public in a new book, good as gold.
The good crows happy shop by patten beard hardcover the. Good as gold by louise patten paperback, 2011 for sale. I would like to think this really is the authentic version as to why the titanic sank. Sep 22, 2010 titanic sunk by steering mistake, author says. Good as gold by louise patten and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. While still in her thirties, louise broke through the corporate glass ceiling to become a main board director of her. Its out on 30 september, so i may not have to wait all that long to read it after all. Click new books to see the latest additions to the calibre library. Edie quentance is the odd one out in her family, a rebellious brunette among blond conformists. After 98 years, everyone who could be hurt by my writing this is dead, patten said. Good as gold by louise patten book cover, description, publication history. Patten went to st pauls girls school and then to oxford university.
Her book began as fan fiction on and archive of our own by. Louise alexandra virginia charlotte patten, baroness patten born 2 february 1954 is a british. In good as gold she said that the sinking had been caused by an error on the steering. Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this months biggest new releases. I thought the way patten moved between fact and fiction was very clever and it was an excellent read. Get all the lyrics to songs on louis and the good book and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. Sep 22, 2010 the book, written by charles lightollers granddaughter, lady louise patten, claims the iceberg was spotted two miles away but the hardastarboard order was misinterpreted by quartermaster hitchens, who turned the ship the wrong direction. Oct, 2011 i take my hat off to louise patten for keeping my eager attention from the first to the last page of her new city thriller good as gold. Good as gold by louise patten a book by granddaughter of titanic survivor, telling a different truth the mistake, which led to the sinking of the massive vessel in 1912 and killed 1,517 people, occurred when a steersman panicked. She is best known for her work as a puppeteer on television and for roles in musical theatre in the west end. Titanic secret revealed in louise pattens good as gold to be. This is not the first time murdoch has been the subject of a historical fiction novel.
She married john patten in 1978 and has one daughter, maryclaire. For generations, quentance bank has managed the wealth of its rich and aristocratic clients, and when edie is pushed into joining the family bank, she finds the work very dull indeed. Her story line is good, the detail is sound and her characters are entirely credible. Patten, who made the revelations to coincide with the publication of her new novel good as gold into which her account of events. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The mistake, which led to the sinking of the massive vessel in 1912 and killed 1,517 people, occurred when a steersman panicked.
Louise patten, a novelist whose new book, good as gold, mixes fact and fiction, told the telegraph that her grandfather, charles lightoller, the senior surviving officer from the shipwreck that killed 1,517 people, told his wife that the man steering the ship when the iceberg was spotted had simply turned the wheel the wrong way. Sep 21, 2010 titanic sunk by steering blunder, new book claims it was always thought the titanic sank because its crew were sailing too fast and failed to see the iceberg before it was too late. Good as gold by louise patten goodreads share book. Synopsis edie quentance is the ugly duckling in a family of charming conformists. To pass the time she tries to uncover the truth about her greatgrandfather kit, whose love of the sea. Good as gold by louise patten a book by granddaughter of titanic survivor, telling a different truth. Good as gold louise patten 9781552789506 netgalley.
Good as gold louise patten revealed after 100 years. Edie quentance is the ugly duckling in a family of charming conformists. When edie is pushed into joining the family business she unearths some shocking details on the sinking of the titanic in the family archive, as well as more recent secrets. Lightollers granddaughter claims steering error sank titanic. This book looked as good as new and it arrived by the due date. Well yes, but this ones a little different as its written by louise patten. She married john patten in 1978 and has one daughter, maryclaire patten. Search for library items search for lists search for.
Sep 22, 2010 louise patten, a novelist whose new book, good as gold, mixes fact and fiction, told the telegraph that her grandfather, charles lightoller, the senior surviving officer from the shipwreck that killed 1,517 people, told his wife that the man steering the ship when the iceberg was spotted had simply turned the wheel the wrong way. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Click new books to see the latest additions to the calibre library click on the book title to see more details including synopsis, books by same author etc. Sep 22, 2010 lady patterns book, good as gold, reveals that lightoller, who was not on duty at the time, heard about the fatal mistake at a dramatic final meeting of the four senior officers, which took place. Mp3 books are available on both mp3 cd and usb memory stick and via streaming. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. In her book she also adds that murdoch saw the iceberg and gave. They could easily have avoided the iceberg if it wasnt for the blunder. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading good as gold.
Achetez neuf ou doccasion good as gold patten, louise livres passer au contenu principal. Patten spilled the beans on the longheld family secret in advance of the release of her book, good as gold, which is not. Good as gold by louise patten encyclopedia titanica. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Buy good as gold book online at best prices in india on. Good as gold paperback by louise patten 9781849162470. Buy good as gold by louise patten from waterstones today. The truth about the sinking of the titanic telegraph. Human error really sank the titanic, not an iceberg. Louise patten, whose grandfather was the only surviving officer on the. After almost one hundred years of silence, patten tells this family secret in good as gold. I did manage to read a bit of pattens first book, the financial thriller bad money and i cant say it grabbed me. I would like to think this really is the authentic version. Louise gold born 1956 is an english puppeteer, actress and singer whose career has spanned more than four decades.
Author claims steering error sank the titanic the new york. While still in her thirties, louise broke through the corporate glass ceiling to become a main board director of her fir. Mrs patten s novel, good as gold, tells the story of a wealthy banker branded a coward after escaping the sinking ship. This information was timed for released at the same time as lady louise patten launches a fiction book. Sep 22, 2010 it just makes it seem all the more tragic, louise patten told. Whilst her grandfather lightoller was not on watch at the time of the collision, her book good as gold reveals that a dramatic final meeting of the four senior officers took place in the first officers cabin shortly before titanic went down. Louise patten when edie quentance is pushed into joining the family bank, she finds the work very dull indeed. Kindle store buy a kindle kindle books kindle unlimited prime reading kindle singles kindle daily deals free reading apps newsstand accessories certified refurbished help forum content and devices amazon device support. Louise patten is a direct descendant of an officer who survived the titantic sinking, and who took information about why the ship really sank to his grave. In good as gold, a new book by louise patten, the granddaughter of the most senior surviving officer on the titanic, reveals a long hidden. This is a very interesting basis for a story and she has dug into her family history to come up with an unusual slant on the rather overdone titanicbased tale. Edie quentance is the ugly duckling in a family of charming conformist. Titanic sunk by steering blunder, new book claims it was always thought the titanic sank because its crew were sailing too fast and failed to see the iceberg before it was too late. Titanic sunk by steering blunder, author says cbs news.
And heres a link to the publishers site with information on the paperback. Good as gold by louise patten hardback, 2010 for sale. Louis armstrong louis and the good book lyrics and. While still in her thirties, louise broke through the corporate glass ceiling to become a main board director of her first ftse 100 company. Oct, 2010 good as gold by louise patten, 9781849162470, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. There, lightoller heard not only about the fatal mistake, but also what happened next, up on the bridge. Sep 23, 2010 but now his granddaughter the writer lady louise patten has revealed it in her new novel.
A very famous, albeit sad, anniversary of a great ship. Author claims steering error sank the titanic the new. Edition by louise patten paperback, 320 pages, published 2010. Louise patten has worked in business since 1977, first in the banking world and then with strategy. Books by louise patten 2 books calibre audio library. Louise patten is the author of bad money, a financial thriller, and good as gold, a novel which shares a longkept family secret about the sinking of the tit. Good as gold by louise patten encyclopedia titanica message. For generations, quentance bank has managed the private wealth of its rich clients. Details about the good crows happy shop by patten beard hardcover the pilgrim press 1917 1st. Sep 21, 2010 louise patten, whose grandfather was the only surviving officer on the titanic, reveals the truth about how it sank.
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