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

**THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER**<BR>**WINNER OF THE NERO AWARDS GOLD PRIZE BOOK OF THE YEAR**<BR>**A BARACK OBAMA BOOK OF THE YEAR** <BR><BR>An extraordinary true story of shipwreck, survival and love<BR><BR>'An enthralling, engrossing story of survival' Bill Bryson<BR>'An absolute jewel of a book' India Knight<BR>'A gripping tale of adventure' Elizabeth Day<BR>'An extraordinary survival story' Sunday Times<BR><BR>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.<BR><BR>'This skilful storytelling drew me in...very touching indeed' James Rebanks<BR>'With the adrenaline kick of Jaws . . . A remarkable portrait of a marriage kept afloat against the odds' Financial Times<BR>'This dramatic, profound human story is so beautifully told. I really could not put it down' Nina Stibbe<BR><BR>A Guardian, Observer & Waterstones Non-fiction Book of the Year<BR><BR>**READERS ADORE MAURICE & MARALYN**<BR>'A riveting tale of survival . . . and of the power of love when all appears lost'<BR>'A mind-blowing story of resilience and love in the face of adversity'<BR>'The very best kind of true story, and beautifully written'<BR>'I couldn't put this book down'<BR>'I was absolutely hooked from the outset'<BR><BR>Published as A Marriage at Sea in the USA