Maurice and Maralyn - An extraordinary true story of shipwreck, survival and love by Sophie Elmhirst

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WINNER OF THE NERO BOOK AWARDS NON-FICTION AWARD 2024

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 in…very touching indeed’ James Rebanks‘With the adrenaline kick of Jaws.

A remarkable portrait of a marriage kept afloat against the odds.

Info:

Paperback, Jan 2025.
Publisher: Vintage Publishing
ISBN: 9781529931495