Titanic Tale Unfolds

Are you ready to hear a story of extraordinary loss and courage? On Saturday, 14 November 2026, Christine Dawood will discuss her memoir Ninety-Six Hours at the Quarterhouse in Folkestone. This moving conversation will delve into her experience during the disappearance of the Titan submersible, where she waited for news of her husband and son beneath the glare of global media attention.

The event is part of the Folkestone Book Festival, curated by novelist Sophie Haydock, which brings together world-class writers, thinkers, and storytellers to Folkestone. The festival is a celebration of stories, ideas, and conversation by the sea, and Christine Dawood's conversation is a rare chance to hear from a woman who has lived through unimaginable loss and found the courage to shape meaning from it.

The Folkestone Book Festival is proudly supported by several organizations, including Eurotunnel, Canterbury Christ Church University, and Arts Council England. Tickets are on sale: say tickets are with the button beside the article.