Catherine Hayes 182*-1861 From a painting by A. Salome
The first book is a biography of the dramatic and extraordinary life of this 19c opera star. The author has spent five years doing the essential research and has found material lost for generations.
Royal Charter ( CH sailed in her -Australia -England in 1856)
This ship was wrecked off the Welsh coast in 1859 with the loss of 400 passengers and crew. The cargo of gold bars was mainly recovered. CH cancelled a performance when she heard the news.