McGuire, Ian

The North Water

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ISBN 13:
9781250118141
author:
McGuire, Ian
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Picador USA
language:
English
Publication Year:
2017
Pages:
272
Dimensions:
20.83 x 13.72 x 2.03 centimetres
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, Literary Collections, Fiction & Literature
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 7 working days
£14.03

Description

The North Water: A Novel by Ian McGuire On board the Yorkshire whaler Volunteer, a harpooner with a dark past and a surgeon with a troubled reputation are bound for the Arctic Circle. As they face the harsh conditions of their voyage, a sinister presence on the ship threatens to destroy them all. In this gripping tale of survival and humanity under extreme conditions, Ian McGuire weaves a story of suspense and darkness. With savage momentum and black wit, he explores the depths of human nature in one of the most unforgiving environments imaginable. As tensions between the two men escalate, the question arises: who will survive until spring? A gripping and original tale that grips like a thriller, The North Water is a worthwhile read for fans of literary fiction and sea stories.

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