![]() ![]() But could I tell a fresh story – giving readers a new perspective? There were dozens and dozens of books already written about it, and if I didn’t have something new to say, I shouldn’t even try. When I realized the 100th anniversary of the sinking was coming up in 2012, I knew I wanted to write about it. ‘I’ve been fascinated by the tragedy of the Titanic for years. I asked Kate how the idea for The Dressmaker first came about? ![]() Already a New York Times Bestseller, the novel was published in the UK and Ireland in late February. ![]() It is an intriguing perspective of a well-known event and is a fascinating read because of that. With her sixth novel The Dressmaker author Kate Alcott (the pen name of Patricia O’Brien) wanted to tell the ‘other’ side of the Titanic tragedy: the story of the aftermath and what happened to the survivors. It is then, little wonder, that this historical event continues to inspire authors, documentary and film makers over and over again. The tragic sinking of RMS Titanic in the early hours of the morning of 15th April 1912, with the loss of 1,503 passengers and crew, is an event which continues to fascinate and evoke strong, emotional responses and 2012 saw the centenary of the Titanic tragedy being marked with many touching, commemorative events across the globe. National Emerging Writer Programme Overview. ![]()
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