‘Do you really think all lives are worth saving?’
On the empty shingle beach of Dungeness, the volunteer crew of the lifeboat await her next launch. It might come in another week. Or it might even happen in the next few seconds…
The worst storm in history seen from the wheelhouse of a doomed fishing trawler; a mesmerisingly vivid account of a natural hell from a perspective that offers no escape.
The remarkable 200-year history of The RNLI and their invaluable role in British Maritime history. A beautiful book of kindness, courage, and community to treasure for years to come.
This is a journey through time and water, to the bottom of the ocean and the future of our planet.
‘An elegant, densely textured work, like a tapestry … A welcome contribution to polar studies.’ Sara Wheeler, Spectator
‘[MacInness] handles the whole thing with masterly skill…takes us to the heart of the hope, love, anguish and grief’ The Times
The Dive is a thrilling narrative nonfiction in the tradition of The Perfect Storm and Apollo 13.
‘Sea State marks the arrival of a gifted and exciting new voice’ Jon McGregor, author of Reservoir 13
SHORTLISTED FOR THE GORDON BURN PRIZESHORTLISTED FOR THE PORTICO PRIZEA GUARDIAN BEST BOOK OF 2021
Celebrate the largest sailing race in the world, with this beautiful photographic companion book.
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