A Marriage At Sea by Sophie Elmhirst
Maurice and Maralyn, an unlikely married couple, sell their possessions and set off to sea seeking a new life. When a whale smashes their boat and leaves them adrift in a tiny rubber raft, they must endure hunger, exposure, and rising tensions as they fight to survive. The story follows their physical struggle and the strains it places on their partnership, exploring endurance, obsession, and who people become under extreme pressure.
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- Published
- 2024
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 256
- Original Language
- English
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(4.5)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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