Maurice and Maralyn

An electrifying narrative full of atmosphere and humanity and with the lightest dusting of romance -- Fiona Sturges * Guardian * An extraordinary account * Guardian, *Books to Look Out For 2024* * I loved everything about this inspirational, funny, painful, jaw-dropping and moving celebration of an ordinary couple caught in the most dramatic circumstances imaginable. A poignant reminder that in facing catastrophe, we often discover who we really are -- RACHEL JOYCE, author of Maureen Fry & the Angel of the North This dramatic, profound human story is so beautifully told in calm, thoughtful, perfectly judged prose. I really could not put it down -- NINA STIBBE, author of Love, Nina An extraordinary story of an even more extraordinary marriage. Sophie Elmhirst's prose is spare and elegant, and in her hands Maurice and Maralyn come vividly to life, characters who will remain with the reader long after they finish this compelling book. I turned each page with my heart in my mouth -- FRANCESCA SEGAL, author of Mother Ship A beautiful, searing book -- a miniature epic of seafaring and survival with an unbreakable, unusual love story at its heart -- SAM KNIGHT, author of The Premonitions Bureau An exciting, fast-paced, terrifying adventure story, and at the same time a slow, gentle commentary on love -- ALEXANDER MASTERS, author of Stuart: a Life Backwards No one finds the wit, warmth and mischief in a story quite like Sophie Elmhirst. I will read anything she writes -- HELEN LEWIS, author of Difficult Women Much of human life is contained in this beautiful, moving book about two people cut off from everything but each other -- LARISSA MACFARQUHAR, author of Strangers Drowning [A] tender, truthful adventure story * Simple Things *