Prelude: A Prequel: Ghosts of Southampton Book Zero Novel

Meg Westmoreland's life unravels after her father's mysterious death in childhood. Trapped in Southampton with a cruel, manipulative mother and an abusive uncle, she becomes desperate to escape. When she learns she's been promised to a wealthy American, she seizes the opportunity to flee her privileged but suffocating life, dreaming of freedom and a fresh start across the Atlantic. Charles Ashton has always known about his father's arranged marriage agreement with Meg. Despite the allure of his youth and wealth, he remains committed to honoring this promise. Yet his efforts to meet her repeatedly fail, leaving him questioning whether Meg truly exists. Their fates converge aboard the Titanic, the most famous ship in history. Prelude reveals how Meg and Charlie came to board this ill-fated vessel and explores a central question: can we truly control our own destiny? This prequel to Ghosts of Southampton Book 1 sets the stage for their extraordinary journey.