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Ravenscraig by Sandi Krawchenko Altner launched as a bestseller
in paperback fiction in Winnipeg. The romantic, gripping story pitches rich against poor in a booming frontier city in the early 1900s, culminating on the Titanic with the story of Winnipeg’s Fortune family. Learn more about the book and see the book trailer by clicking on the cover image.Praise for Ravenscraig
"Wonderful...Welcome to Downton Abbey and Upstairs Downstairs with a Winnipeg twist." ~Winnipeg Free Press
“Ravenscraig is superb. It is a book that almost seems to have been written specifically for me, involving Jewish immigrants who resemble what my great-grandparents were like, and reflecting the attitude and hope that I have in life.” ~Louis Kessler, past president, Jewish Heritage Centre of Western Canada
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Category Archives: History
Winnipeg Titanic Passenger Esther Bloomfield Hart
Titanic Anniversary My thoughts in April always come back to Titanic. It is 101 years since the tragic sinking of the grand ocean liner when it struck an iceberg late on April 14th, 2012. The gashed hull quickly put the … Continue reading
Titanic Story in Ravenscraig Inspired by Fortune Family Tragedy
The Fortune family of Winnipeg was returning from the Grand Tour, when they set sail on Titanic. This week marks the 101st anniversary of the sinking. I have been studying Titanic and her passengers and crew for many years. It … Continue reading
Ravenscraig Freebie on Amazon April 10-12
Here’s your chance to save $10 and download Ravenscraig for Free on Amazon. Rated 4.4 stars on 85 reviews! Ravenscraig is historical fiction set in Winnipeg, Canada a the turn of the 20th century. Meet Rupert Willows, the charming and manipulative … Continue reading
Author Event: Fiddler in the Golden Land
Does your family have roots on the Lower East Side in New York? The immigration stories of the turn of the century have long been a passion of mine and I am very pleased to be doing a special talk … Continue reading
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Ravenscraig Ranked #4 in McNally Robinson Bestsellers 2012
John Toews, the ever charming special events coordinator at McNally Robinson Booksellers in Winnipeg, wrote to me with big news last week: “I can happily announce that Ravenscraig is Number 4 on our 2012 Manitoba Bestseller list.” The list is called the … Continue reading
Ravenscraig Makes Winnipeg Free Press Best Book List 2012
Happy New Year! I am thrilled that the Winnipeg Free Press has selected Ravenscraig as one of top fiction titles in their annual “Best of the Year” book list. The Canadian version of the book will soon be going to … Continue reading
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Tagged Best Books 2012, best fiction 2012, Canadian historical fiction, Jewish Book Council Network Author tour, Jewish fiction, Jewish immigration, Jewish roots, Jewish social history, Jews, Jews on Titanic, Krawchenko, Ravenscraig, Ravenscraig the Novel, Reviews Ravenscraig, Winnipeg, Winnipeg Free Press Best Book List
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Canadian New $20 Can’t Be Laundered
So those fancy new $20 bills in Canada are pretty snazzy. I laughed out loud when a grocery store cashier in Winnipeg gave me an impromptu review and a warning. She jabbed a finger at the new bill and stared … Continue reading
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The Manitoba Archives – Destination Vacation
I went to Weston Elementary School when I was little and living on Gallagher Avenue in Winnipeg. One of my strongest memories from grade three was the start of creative writing. Our teacher would cut out pictures from magazines and … Continue reading
Tarbut – a Journey to the Past Inspired by Ravenscraig
I am so happy for the wonderful response I am getting to the upcoming program, “Fiddler in the Golden Land”. This is set for Thursday, Nov. 22 at 7:30 at the Tarbut Festival of Jewish Culture at the Rady Jewish … Continue reading
