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.

WINNER OF THE NERO AWARDS NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024

'An enthralling, engrossing story of survival' Bill Bryson

• Paperback / softback

• 272 pages