# Maurice and Maralyn

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- Book: [Maurice and Maralyn](https://www.bookquiver.com/sophie-elmhirst/maurice-and-maralyn) ([Maurice and Maralyn.md](https://www.bookquiver.com/sophie-elmhirst/maurice-and-maralyn.md))
- Authors: [Sophie Elmhirst](https://www.bookquiver.com/sophie-elmhirst)
- Publisher: vintage_digital
- Medium: audio
- Length: 5 h 52 min
- Narrated by: Florence Kathleen Turner
- ISBN: 978-15-2992-512-8
- Published: 2024-02-29
- Language: en_GB
- Binding: Audiobook · 5 h 52 min

## Description

Brought to you by Penguin. **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 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. '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’ Sunday Times A Guardian, Observer & Waterstones Non-fiction Book of the Year ©2024 Sophie Elmhirst (P)2024 Penguin Audio