Lisa Wilkinson: The Titanic Story of Evelyn

An epic and untold true story.

The Titanic Story of Evelyn reveals the extraordinary life of Evelyn Marsden, a brave Australian nurse and the only Australian-born survivor of the Titanic disaster. Through Evelyn’s eyes, this unforgettable story captures both the best and worst of humanity on one of the most tragic nights in modern history.

When the Titanic sank, Evelyn was not only a survivor - she was a hero. Amid the chaos and terror, she worked tirelessly to help others reach safety, placing herself at the heart of one of the world’s greatest maritime tragedies.

Exhaustively researched and beautifully written, Lisa Wilkinson’s first work of historical non-fiction brings new depth and humanity to the Titanic story, uncovering Evelyn’s remarkable and uniquely Australian journey.

In conversation with journalist Amy Remeikis, Lisa Wilkinson shares the powerful story of a courageous woman whose legacy deserves to be remembered.

Lisa Wilkinson AM is one of Australia's most well-known, admired and respected media identities. An early groundbreaking publishing career - Lisa was the youngest-ever editor of a national magazine, Dolly, at the age of twenty-one, then spent ten years as editor of the iconic and bestselling Cleo magazine - led to a stunning television success story for one of Australia's most accomplished journalists. Following over a decade as co-host of the Nine Network's Today Show, in 2017, Lisa accepted a new challenge by joining the Ten Network as host of its prime-time award-winning news and current affairs program, The Project. Currently focused on her writing, Lisa is married to journalist and bestselling author Peter FitzSimons. They have three children.

Amy Remeikis is the Chief Political Analyst at The Australia Institute and a contributing editor for The New Daily. Amy is renowned for her incisive political commentary and extensive experience as a journalist, author and former political reporter for Guardian Australia. Amy regularly appears in national media and is noted for her powerful writing on gender, politics and social justice. She is the author of On Reckoning, and Where It All Went Wrong. In July she will publish her third book Screw Nice: How the politics of civility shuts us up.