Whitworth, Victoria
Swimming with Seals
- ISBN 13:
- 9781838937447
- author:
- Whitworth, Victoria
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Head of Zeus
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 centimetres (0.20 kg
- Genre:
- Biography, Personal Memoirs, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Swimming with Seals by Victoria Whitworth In the cold waters of Orkney, Victoria Whitworth found an escape from a failing marriage and a series of life crises. Her journey took her into the midst of seals, gulls, and orcas, providing a transformative experience that helped her cope with intolerable loss. This memoir is also a treasure trove of history and myth, local folklore and archaeological clues, offering glimpses into the lives of Pictish and Viking men and women, whose long-hidden secrets are sometimes revealed by the land and sea. Through her story, Whitworth shares a unique blend of personal experience and historical insight, creating a compelling narrative that explores the intersection of nature, culture, and the human spirit.