Marriage At Sea

Marriage at Sea by Sophie Elmhirst tells the true story of Maurice and Maralyn Bailey, a very average British couple who bought a boat, set sail, and ended up surviving for over 100 days adrift in the Pacific after a whale sank their yacht.

What sounds like an old mariner’s tale is, somehow, completely real. Elmhirst brings their ordeal to life with warmth and curiosity, digging into what happened, why they went in the first place, and how they occupied their minds and spirits during the most challenging moments. What makes someone leave it all behind for the open ocean? And what happens to a marriage when there is no land in sight?

Strange and moving, this is a survival story wrapped inside a love story told with an effortless touch. You will not look at a turtle the same way again.

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