An 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 Times
 
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