Maurice and Maralyn

''An absolute jewel of a book'' India Knight ''A gripping tale of adventure'' Elizabeth Day ''An extraordinary survival story'' Sunday Times What begins as an eccentric English love story turns into one of the most dramatic adventures ever recorded... -------------------------------------------------- Maurice and Maralyn couldn''t be more different. He is as cautious and awkward as she is charismatic and forceful. It seems an unlikely romance, but it works. Bored of 1970s suburban life, Maralyn has an idea: sell the house, build a boat, leave England -- and its oil crisis, industrial strikes and inflation -- forever. It is hard work, turning dreams into reality, but finally they set sail for New Zealand. Then, halfway there, their beloved boat is struck by a whale and the pair are cast adrift in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. On their tiny raft, their love is put to the test. When Maurice begins to withdraw into himself, it falls upon Maralyn to keep them both alive. Filled with danger, spirit, and tenderness, this is a book about human connection and the human condition; about how we survive -- not just at sea, but in life. -------------------------------------------------- ''Beautiful, moving and genuinely unputdownable'' Joanna Cannon ''With the adrenaline kick of Jaws . . . A remarkable portrait of a marriage kept afloat against the odds'' Financial Times ''One of those special books that makes you put everything on hold'' Rachel Joyce A Guardian, Observer & Waterstones Nonfiction Book of 2024 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'' ...

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SHORTLISTED FOR THE NERO BOOK AWARDS NON-FICTION AWARD 2024An 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 TimesBored 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 StibbeA Guardian, Observer & Waterstones Non-fiction Book of the YearREADERS 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'

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'An absolute jewel of a book' India Knight
'A gripping tale of adventure' Elizabeth Day
'An extraordinary survival story' Sunday Times

What begins as an eccentric English love story turns into one of the most dramatic adventures ever recorded...

Maurice and Maralyn couldn't be more different. He is as cautious and awkward as she is charismatic and forceful. It seems an unlikely romance, but it works.

Bored of 1970s suburban life, Maralyn has an idea: sell the house, build a boat, leave England -- and its oil crisis, industrial strikes and inflation -- forever. It is hard work, turning dreams into reality, but finally they set sail for New Zealand. Then, halfway there, their beloved boat is struck by a whale and the pair are cast adrift in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.

On their tiny raft, their love is put to the test. When Maurice begins to withdraw into himself, it falls upon Maralyn to keep them both alive. Filled with danger, spirit, and tenderness, this is a book about human connection and the human condition; about how we survive -- not just at sea, but in life.

'Beautiful, moving and genuinely unputdownable' Joanna Cannon
'With the adrenaline kick of Jaws . . . A remarkable portrait of a marriage kept afloat against the odds' Financial Times
'One of those special books that makes you put everything on hold' Rachel Joyce

A Guardian, Observer & Waterstones Nonfiction Book of 2024

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'