Lisa Wilkinson: The Titanic Story of Evelyn
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Did you know that the Titanic had just one Australian survivor? Renowned journalist and broadcaster Lisa Wilkinson’s meticulously researched book brings to life an incredible but forgotten true story.
In 1912, Evelyn Marsden, a young South Australian nurse who wanted to travel the world and fall in love, found herself caught up in one of the most infamous maritime disasters in history. The Titanic Story of Evelyn is a riveting account of one woman’s courage and her survival against the odds.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Lisa Wilkinson AM is a leading Australian media figure. At 21 she became the youngest national magazine editor (Dolly), later editing Cleo for 10 years. After a decade on Today, she joined The Project in 2017. She now focuses on writing, including her brand new book The Titanic Story of Evelyn.
An icon of the pool and a revered sporting hero, Susie O’Neill ranks as one of Australia’s greatest ever Olympians. Following the 2000 Sydney Olympics, Susie retired from swimming and continued her career on the International Olympic Committee for 5 years. Soon after, Susie began her broadcasting career first commentating at the 2006 Commonwealth Games for ABC before later joining the hugely successful Nova Brisbane Breakfast program, Ash, Luttsy & Susie in 2016. In 2020, Susie was named as one of Australia’s Deputy Chef de Missions for the Tokyo Olympics supporting the athletes to allow them to perform at their best. After a 1-year break from Breakfast radio in 2025, Susie’s return by popular demand has her back hosting Nova Brisbane’s breakfast program alongside Luttsy and Nick.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Lisa Wilkinson AM is a leading Australian media figure. At 21 she became the youngest national magazine editor (Dolly), later editing Cleo for 10 years. After a decade on Today, she joined The Project in 2017. She now focuses on writing, including her brand new book The Titanic Story of Evelyn.
An icon of the pool and a revered sporting hero, Susie O’Neill ranks as one of Australia’s greatest ever Olympians. Following the 2000 Sydney Olympics, Susie retired from swimming and continued her career on the International Olympic Committee for 5 years. Soon after, Susie began her broadcasting career first commentating at the 2006 Commonwealth Games for ABC before later joining the hugely successful Nova Brisbane Breakfast program, Ash, Luttsy & Susie in 2016. In 2020, Susie was named as one of Australia’s Deputy Chef de Missions for the Tokyo Olympics supporting the athletes to allow them to perform at their best. After a 1-year break from Breakfast radio in 2025, Susie’s return by popular demand has her back hosting Nova Brisbane’s breakfast program alongside Luttsy and Nick.
