Queen of the Mist, Caroline Cauchi
Queen of the Mist, Caroline Cauchi
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Queen of the Mist

Author: Caroline Cauchi

Narrator: Laurel Lefkow, Penelope Rawlins

Unabridged: 12 hr 59 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/01/2024

Synopsis

“A reminder that age is no barrier to the unconventional and daring…An .” bestseller Hazel Gaynor “Told with warmth and grace, this novel is.” It’s 1901 and the mists of change are swirling. Queen Victoria’s reign is about to come to an end, and an obscure widow in Buffalo, New York, is about to attempt the impossible. Meet the courageous Mrs Annie Edson Taylor. The bravest woman you’ve never heard of and the first person to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel —over a decade before any man dared to do the same. Enter a world of lost fortunes and friendship, as Annie, grieving the past and determined to change the lives of the women around her, attempts to alter the course of history. With a single jump, that is. Praise for: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “There is only one word for it; ” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A story that's based on true events…. Annie had incredible courage.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I . Every single word is !” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The absolute courage of this woman was amazing. .” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“She defied the archaic ideas, modes of restraint and ageism put on women of her era.and what a brilliant ‘fictionalised love letter’ Ms Cauchi has written in honour of Annie Edson Taylor.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐“A reminder of how women have unreservedly been ” ⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A tale of loss and betrayal, but also of ” Teacher. Widow. Legend. "Cau ta u o a enjo ri o ta to fr t hea

Reviews

Goodreads review by Sheila on October 12, 2024

I received a free copy of, The Woman Who Went Over Niagara Falls in a Barrel, by Caroline Cauchi, from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Annie Edson Taylor went over Niagara Falls in a barrel, on her her birthday in 1901. She became the first person to survive going over......more

Goodreads review by Raquel on April 12, 2025

Rating: ★★★★★ A thank you to the author and NetGalley for providing me a copy of the book in exchange for an unbiased and honest review. ”Women can be just as daring, if not more so, than men. It’s not about strength, it’s about bravery and skill.” The Woman Who Went Over Niagara Falls In a Barrel......more

Goodreads review by Trish on October 02, 2024

I am struggling to find the right words to review this book. How do you sum up the story of an incredible woman like Annie Edson Taylor? How am I supposed to voice my thoughts about the words of an author as talented as Dr. Caroline Cauchi? There is only one word for it; MAGIC. The story within the s......more

Goodreads review by Hannah on September 17, 2024

This book tells the story of Annie Edson Taylor, the first person to ever go over Niagara Falls in a barrel. The daredevil stunt of tumbling down Niagara Falls in a barrel was what drew me to this book, but it ended up being so much more that that. It was a tale of loss and betrayal, but also of per......more

Goodreads review by Deb on April 02, 2025

Fascinating story of the first woman to survive going over Niagara Falls in a barrel in 1901. You get the whole story of Annie Edson Taylor from the tragedies in her life to finding solace in helping others at a boarding house. The courage and determination Annie showed in her quest to go over the f......more

Quotes

Praise for Caroline Cauchi writing as Caroline Smailes: ‘Magical, weird, wonderful’ Matt Haig ‘Witty and touching’ ‘Haunting, heartfelt and beautiful’ Chris Cleave ‘I loved it, so good!’ Carrie Hope Fletcher

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