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Maurice and Maralyn

Sophie Elmhirst

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  • 272 sidor
  • 2025
**SHORTLISTED FOR THE NERO BOOK AWARDS NON-FICTION AWARD 2024** An extraordinary true story of shipwreck, survival and love An absolute jewel of a book India Knight A gripping tale of adventure Elizabeth Day An extraordinary survival story Sunday Times Bored of 1970s suburban life, Maurice and Maralyn plan their escape: sell the house, build a boat, set sail for New Zealand. Then, halfway around the world, their beloved boat is struck by a whale and the pair are cast adrift in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Alone on a tiny raft, their love is put to the test. This is a book about human connection and the human condition; about how we survive not just at sea, but in life. This skilful storytelling drew me invery touching indeed James Rebanks With the adrenaline kick of Jaws . . . A remarkable portrait of a marriage kept afloat against the odds Financial Times This dramatic, profound human story is so beautifully told. I really could not put it down Nina Stibbe A Guardian, Observer & Waterstones Non-fiction Book of the Year **READERS ADORE MAURICE & MARALYN** A riveting tale of survival . . . and of the power of love when all appears lost A mind-blowing story of resilience and love in the face of adversity The very best kind of true story, and beautifully written I couldnt put this book down I was absolutely hooked from the outset
  • Författare: Sophie Elmhirst
  • Format: Pocket/Paperback
  • ISBN: 9781529931495
  • Språk: Engelska
  • Antal sidor: 272
  • Utgivningsdatum: 2025-01-16
  • Förlag: Vintage