Titanic’s Resurrected Secret—H.E.W.
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A total of 150 victims were laid to rest in the “City of Sorrow.” One hundred and twenty-one victims were buried in the Protestant Fairview Lawn Cemetery, and the remaining twenty-nine victims buried in Halifax were interred in Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery or Baron de Hirsch Jewish Cemetery.
As Alexei and Annice walked through the cemetery, they noticed many graves with newly made, white inscriptions. The graves had been subjected to detailed research over the years. As a result, a second unveiling had been held for some graves in 1991, finally giving those victims a name. A new chapter in the Halifax story could be written. However, it would take a lifetime to document all the victims. More information had to be discovered. Unfortunately for many, there would not be new information to discover.
The row upon row of victims in graves marked “unknown,” not in chronological order, exacerbated the haunting adversity before their eyes. It was only then that the full extent of the tragedy hit them and gave validity to the horrific event. It was such a moving experience that Alexei knew that from then on, it would be difficult to describe in words what he truly felt.
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A Post-Titanic mystery novel unravels Titanic’s untold secret. During the aftermath of the loss of the great liner, attempts were made to recover, identify and lay to rest those individuals scattered in the cold North Atlantic in the hope of bringing dignity to those lost souls. This Post-Titanic story is about an individual whose identity was forfeited because of the theft of an extremely valuable object, which he held in his possession. Historical and mystery novelist Alexander J.Dante had always felt drawn to the tragic story of the Titanic. Now retired, Alexei decides to visit Fairview Lawn Cemetery in Halifax, Nova Scotia where some of the victims of the disaster are laid to rest. While he is there, Alexei feels a strange pull towards gravesite 223, where, supposedly, an unidentified crew-member lay. A mystery surrounds the number 223 and Alexei is determined to solve it. His obsession takes him across the globe as he begins to unravel a long-kept secret that will consume his life.
About the Author
J. Robert DiFulgo was born in Philadephia, PA. After graduating from Ridley High School he served in the United States Navy for three years during the Vietnam War. He has degrees in History, Fine Arts and a Doctorate of Arts in Community College Education from George Mason University. Now retired, Dr. DiFulgo lives in McLean, Northern Virginia and spends part of his time in Europe. Visit him online at www.jrobertdifulgo.com.