Meet The Characters
Madeleine Astor
A real passenger and just 18 years old when she married the immensely wealthy John Jacob Astor IV. Thrust into the unforgiving glare of high society, she faced..
harsh scrutiny for their age gap and whirlwind romance. In Cracks Beneath the Surface, Madeleine’s true history forms the foundation for a richly imagined inner world—one of quiet strength, private doubts, and a longing for connection beneath the surface of privilege and glamour.
William McMaster Murdoch
Titanic’s First Officer and a real historical figure from Dalbeattie, Scotland. In The Last Line, he is reimagined with unwavering integrity—a man shaped by the weight of duty..
and the pull of devotion. Portrayed as a hero in the author's hometown, his professional calm is set alongside his tender relationship with his wife, Ada, revealing a man whose courage is defined by both leadership and love.
Clara Hamilton
A fictional second-class passenger whose story embodies independence and quiet resilience. Traveling alone and carrying a past she longs to escape, Clara is fiercely independent and sharp-witted. Her journey in
Cracks Beneath the Surface offers a heartfelt glimpse into the lives of women who didn’t make the headlines but whose strength left a lasting mark on history.
Arthur Beckett (Baddy)
The manservant of Henry Winthrop, Arthur walks the fine line between gentleman and rogue. Known to some as "Baddy," he moves through the ship with the confidence of..
a man who knows how to bend the rules. In Tides of Silence, his true motives surface—revealing ties to intelligence networks, personal vendettas, and a past that won't stay buried.
John Jacob Astor IV
One of the wealthiest and most influential men of his era, a real first-class passenger whose life was marked by invention, ambition, and public fascination. At 47, his marriage..
to the young Madeleine Talmage Force drew intense scrutiny. In Cracks Beneath the Surface, his historical legacy becomes the backdrop for an intimate portrait—revealing a man navigating love, reputation, and the quiet pressures of his gilded world.
Caroline Endres
The real-life nurse who accompanied Madeleine Astor, entrusted with the care of the young bride and her unborn child. In Cracks Beneath the Surface, Caroline is portrayed as calm, capable, and quietly matronly—a steady..
presence amidst the swirl of high society and scandal. She walks the fine line between employee and protector, grounded in compassion, duty, and quiet strength.
Daniel
An Irish third-class passenger seeking a new life in America. He is driven by hope, determination,..
and a selfless promise to eventually bring his sister to join him in their new home.
Ada Murdoch
The real-life wife of First Officer William Murdoch. In The Last Line, she is a woman of quiet strength and deep intuition, devoted to her husband yet haunted by unease as he departs. Educated and..
elegant, she navigates her days in Southampton with grace, relying on her maid, Amy, as a lifeline while she faces the ache of separation and the power of love.
Margot Kingsley
A wealthy and confident divorcee whose polished exterior conceals a complex soul. Margot moves through first-class salons with ease, unafraid to speak her mind—especially..
regarding her contempt for the younger Madeleine Astor. Though she represents social power, the journey reveals deeper layers of a woman shaped by pain, principle, and a heart that still hopes for more.
Rosalie Bidois
The real-life French maid to Madeleine Astor. Reserved, attentive, and unfailingly discreet, she moves through the grand spaces of the Titanic with quiet precision. Behind her composed..
exterior lies a world of hidden burdens and secrets born of survival and sorrow. Her true story comes to light in Tides of Silence, revealing the cost of staying invisible.
Ellen
A young third-class passenger who leaves her family behind for a chance at a new life. She..
embodies the courage, hope, and uncertainty of the countless emigrants seeking a future in a new world aboard the Titanic.
Ralph Allen
A man who abuses the freedoms afforded to him by Edwardian society. Under a guise of civility, he subjects Ada Murdoch to..
persistent harassment in Southampton, embodying the quiet menace women of the era were often expected to endure in silence.