Sophie Elmhirst: Maurice and Maralyn

Bored of 1970s suburban life, Maurice and Maralyn plan their escape, sell the house, buy a boat, and set sail for New Zealand.  Then, halfway across the world, their beloved boat is struck by a whale and they are cast adrift in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.  Alone in a tiny raft, their love is put to the test.  Maurice and Maralyn is a book about human connection and the human condition, not just at sea but in life. 

Sophie Elmhirst will be talking about her book with Imogen West-Knights