Maurice and Maralyn - A Whale, a Shipwreck, a Love Story
By Sophie Elmhirst

**THEand SUNDAY TIMESand TOP TEN BESTSELLER****WINNER OF THE NERO AWARDS GOLD PRIZE BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024****WINNER OF THE NERO AWARDS NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024**An extraordinary true story of shipwreck, survival and love'An enthralling, engrossing story of survival' Bill Bryson An absolute jewel of a book' India Knight A gripping tale of adventure' Elizabeth Day An extraordinary survival story'and 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 ofand Jawsand . . . A remarkable portrait of a marriage kept afloat against the odds'and Financial Times This dramatic, profound human story is so beautifully told. I really could not put it down' Nina StibbeAand Guardian, Observerand andamp; Waterstones Non-fiction Book of the Year**READERS ADOREand MAURICE andamp; 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'