Amanda/Miranda
Amanda/Miranda by Richard Peck is a revised edition published by Penguin Young Readers Group in 2012, featuring 169 pages in English. This novel unfolds aboard the Titanic, intertwining themes of intrigue and romance as it follows Miranda, who becomes a maid-servant to the self-centered Amanda Whitwell. As Amanda manipulates Miranda for her own ambitions, the narrative explores their complex relationship against the backdrop of the ship’s tragic fate.
Readers will encounter a tale rich in historical context, set in the early 20th century, that delves into love and scheming amidst the opulence of the Titanic. The story captures the essence of the era, highlighting the characters’ motivations and the social dynamics of the time. With elements of redemption and forgiveness, this edition presents a nuanced exploration of personal ambition and the consequences of choices made in pursuit of a lavish lifestyle.
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Intrigue, romance, and scheming aboard the Titanic
This updated edition of the popular Richard Peck novel, available in time to commemorate the anniversary of the Titanic’s fateful voyage in 1912, starts with a chilling prophecy. When Miranda begins her position as maid-servant to the glamorous and selfish Amanda Whitwell, Amanda wastes no time in using Miranda to suit her own cruel purposes. Miranda becomes the lynchpin to a plot that Amanda devises to marry an American who can maintain her lavish lifestyle, but also keeps the rogue she loves close at hand. However, destiny intervenes, and they board the ill-fated Titanic. This story has all of the romance, glamour, intrigue, and tragedy of the Titanic but ends, satisfyingly, with redemption and forgiveness.
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