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Maurice and Maralyn
€ 13.75
ISBN: 9781529931495
Winner of the Nero Book Award 2024 for non fiction**
An extraordinary true story of shipwreck, survival and love.
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' 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 couldn't put this book down'
'I was absolutely hooked from the outset'
272 pages.
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Date of Publication: 16/01/2025
