The Brittle Sea is book one in a trilogy, an historical drama series, and as such should be read in sequence.<br> <br> The Titanic disaster is the catalyst that sparks a bloody-feud between two families in early 20th century America.<br> Magda Asparov travels from her Ukraine home, the chosen bride of American businessman Matthew Turner III.<br> No expense is spared and Magda is booked on the Titanic for her voyage to America and a life of luxury. But the ill-fated voyage of the unsinkable ship has far-reaching consequences for her and her saviour.<br> Magda has lost her memory and a new personality, Maggie, has taken hold. The captain of her rescue ship, Richard Blackmore, falls in love with Maggie. Blackmore's ship, The Lady Jane, carries Maggie to New York and an uncertain future.<br> Mental illness, betrayal, murder and corruption destroy Blackmore and Maggie's life together. Until all that remains is for Blackmore to seek answers and revenge.