New novels take on Oscar Wilde, Lady Macbeth and the first woman to barrel down Niagara Falls
Nov 24, 2024
Summary
Book review of 'Queen of the Mist' in Toronto Star - 'Told with warmth and grace, this novel is a rallying cry for all who dare, regardless of age and gender.'
'Queen of the Mist' is a bestseller in Canada
Nov 2, 2024
Source
Globe and Mail
Summary
‘Queen of the Mist’ has made her first appearance in Canada’s Globe and Mail Historical Fiction bestseller list at #9 (for the week ending 2 November 2024).
'Queen of the Mist' in Indigo's top 100 books of 2024
Nov 1, 2024
Source
Indigo Books, Canada
Summary
'Queen of the Mist' is named in Indigo Books' top 100 books of 2024. This increase both visibility in all stores and increase marketing/promotion around the book.
TV CHCH - First person to survive going over Niagara Falls is the main character of 'Queen of the Mist'
Oct 14, 2024
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A new historic novel tells the story of the bravest woman you've probably never heard of - Niagara Falls daredevil Annie Edson Taylor. International bestselling author Caroline Cauchi brings her story to life in 'Queen of the Mist'.
One More Chapter inks two-book deal with 'hugely talented' Caroline Cauchi
Jun 26, 2024
Source
The Bookseller
Summary
One More Chapter will publish University of Hull lecturer Caroline Cauchi’s The Woman Who Went Over Niagara Falls in a Barrel as part of a two-book deal.
The deal was done by publisher Charlotte Ledger for world all-language rights direct from the author. In North America, it will be published under the title Queen of the Mist.
The first book in the contract, Mrs Van Gogh, was a Globe and Mail bestseller in Canada. The second is tipped as “another pioneering novel that explores the lives of overlooked women in history” by HarperCollins’ One More Chapter imprint.
The Woman Who Went Over Niagara Falls in a Barrel is inspired by the life of Annie Edson Taylor, a former teacher from Buffalo, New York. “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 is about to attempt the impossible,” the synopis reads.
“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 male daredevil 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.”
Cauchi is an internationally bestselling novelist. Her writing focuses on reimagining the stories of those women erased from historical narratives. She is based in the UK and is currently lecturing in Creative Writing at the University of Hull.
She said: “I’m so very thrilled to be working with the wonderful Charlotte Ledger and the One More Chapter team again. Annie Edson Taylor’s courage and determination are truly inspiring, and I’m incredibly excited for readers to discover her remarkable story.”
Ledger said: “When I first learned about the courageous Mrs Annie Edson Taylor I was immediately struck by her incredible story. She was in her 60s, penniless, and like so many women, completely overlooked and ignored by society.
“Yet she dared to change her fortunes with this crazy daredevil stunt, and she took on the Falls long before any man dared to do the same. I knew her story would need a similarly fearless author and it could only have been Caroline. She’s a hugely talented, passionate writer, and it has been so special to work on this novel with her. I can’t wait for the rest of the world to fall in love with Annie as much as Caroline and I have.”
'Mrs Van Gogh' is selected for HarperCollins Canada's March Madness
Mar 1, 2024
Summary
‘Mrs Van Gogh’ has been selected as part of HarperCollins Canada’s March Madness. It is an annual event that features 64 selected books – one of which will crown as this year’s champion.
For the third time, and four months after its Canadian publication, 'Mrs Van Gogh' is back in the charts. The novel has ranked at #6 in the Globe and Mail's bestseller chart (week ending January 27, 2024).
Caroline Cauchi's 'Mrs Van Gogh' Selected as a Heather's Pick
Nov 1, 2023
Summary
'Mrs Van Gogh', has been selected for Heather's Picks in Canada. Founded by Heather Reisman, "CEO of Indigo, Canada’s leading cultural department store”, Heather's Picks is an "Oprah-esque seal (or sticker) of approval", which has been running since 1998. Caroline Cauchi's novel is latest Heather's Pick, offering a money-back guarantee by Canada's 'most influential reader'.
