Sophie Elmhirst has done something extraordinary.  In her new book, Marriage at Sea, she rediscovers and adds new mystery to the true story of Maurice and Maralyn Bailey, who, on their journey across the world, lost their boat and were forced to live on a life raft for 117 days.  How did they do it?  How did they FEEL about doing it?  Sophie, in her impeccably researched volume, has brought readers a nail-biting thriller while also creating a moving story of Maurice and Maralyn's tenacity, their love for each other, the day to day strategy of their survival.  Join us to find out how Sophie managed to create a new, emotional, and beautiful recounting of their amazing tale. 

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Books mentioned on this week's episode:

Marriage at Sea by Sophie Elmhirst

117 Days Adrift by Maurice and Maralyn Bailey The Blue Flower by Penelope Fitzgerald

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