Promise Me This

Promise Me This by Cathy Gohlke, published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. in 2012, is a historical fiction novel that spans 416 pages. The story follows Michael Dunnagan, who unexpectedly survives the sinking of the Titanic thanks to the bravery of Owen Allen. As Michael vows to care for Owen’s family, including his sister Annie, he dedicates himself to their New Jersey garden and landscaping business while grappling with the weight of his promise.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of grief, friendship, and love against the backdrop of World War I. As Annie struggles with the loss of her brother and her parents, she begins to connect with Michael through letters, leading to an unexpected bond. However, when Annie’s correspondence ceases, Michael is compelled to risk everything to fulfill his promise and find her. This edition presents a poignant coming-of-age story set in the 20th century, intertwining elements of romance and faith.
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Michael Dunnagan was never supposed to sail on the Titanic, nor would he have survived if not for the courage of Owen Allen. Determined to carry out his promise to care for Owen’s relatives in America and his younger sister, Annie, in England, Michael works hard to strengthen the family’s New Jersey garden and landscaping business.
Annie Allen doesn’t care what Michael promised Owen. She only knows that her brother is gone–like their mother and father–and the grief is enough to swallow her whole. As Annie struggles to navigate life without Owen, Michael reaches out to her through letters. In time, as Annie begins to lay aside her anger that Michael lived when Owen did not, a tentative friendship takes root and blossoms into something neither expected. Just as Michael saves enough money to bring Annie to America, WWI erupts in Europe. When Annie’s letters mysteriously stop, Michael risks everything to fulfill his promise–and find the woman he’s grown to love–before she’s lost forever.
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