Provides an in-depth examination of the sinking of the "Lusitania," and discusses its role in WWI, specifically how it caused the United States to enter into the war, and the factors that converged to produce the naval disaster. Describes the experiences of passengers, politicians, newspaper reporters, and naval captains.
General Note
Includes a reader's guide, author Q&A, and essay by the author.
Content Note
Mining suspense -- A word from the captain -- "Bloody monkeys" -- Jump rope and caviar -- Dead wake -- The black soul -- The sea of secrets -- Epilogue: personal effects.