The Paris Wife meets Into Thin Air in this breathtaking novel of love and obsession, which tells the story of George Malloryâs legendary attempt to be the first man to conquer Mount Everest â and of the remarkable woman he left behind to await news of his fate.
A captivating blend of historical fact and imaginative fiction, Above All Things moves seamlessly between the epic story of Malloryâs final expedition and a moving account of a day in the life of his wife, Ruth. Through Georgeâs perspective, and that of the newest member of the climbing team, Sandy Irvine, we get an astonishing picture of the terrible risks taken by the men on the treacherous terrain of the Himalaya. But it is through Ruthâs eyes that a complex portrait of a marriage emerges, one forged on the eve of the First World War, shadowed by its losses, and haunted by the ever-present possibility that George might not come home. Drawing on years of research, this powerful and beautifully written novel is a timeless story of desire, redemption, and the lengths we are willing to go for honour, glory, and love.
Categories:
- Literature & Fiction
- Historical Fiction
- General
- Historical Fiction
Publisher : Emblem Editions
Author : Rideout, Tanis
Language : English
Published :2013-02-12
Number Of Pages : 368
Binding : paperback
ISBN-10 : 0771076363
ISBN-13 : 9780771076367
Item weight : 0.7 lb
Dimensions : 1.3 in x 5.7 in x 8.1 in
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