The Surfacing

Name: The Surfacing
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781922182517
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By Cormac James

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Summary

The Surfacing by Cormac James is a gripping tale set in the late 19th century, focusing on a naval expedition in the Arctic as it seeks a lost ship. Amidst the vast, icy landscapes, tensions rise, and the crew faces formidable natural challenges. Central to the story is a compelling character who experiences personal growth and discovery as hidden truths and human resilience come to light.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by stories of exploration and human endurance set in historically rich backdrops. It's perfect for those who appreciate atmospheric narratives filled with tension and the complexities of human relationships, all unfolding in the harsh, icy landscapes of the Arctic during the 19th century.

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Hand over hand, Petersen drew the rope out of the water. The gap between the two ice pans was barely a foot wide. Morgan watched the man coiling the rope nicely onto the ice. Inside him, a stupid hope had already bred, that the boy might still be attached to the end of it. He would come up laughing and spluttering, amused as much as relieved.

Morgan is second-in-command of the brig Impetus, dispatched in 1852 to the Arctic in search of Franklin's lost expedition. It is late in the year and the ice is closing in when Morgan, ensconced in this wholly masculine world, learns that the ship is carrying a stowaway - a woman. Pregnant with his child. It is too late to turn back. The child will be born into this vast frozen wilderness.

And Morgan must set out on a voyage of deliverance across a bleak expanse as shifting, stubborn, and treacherous as human nature itself.

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The Surfacing by Cormac James is praised for its stylish and controlled narrative, reminiscent of the dramatic landscapes in works by Jack London and William Golding. The novel's writing is noted for its precision and poetic edge, capturing both the oppressive atmosphere of sea life and the untamed beauty of nature. It is celebrated for its originality and its exploration of themes like isolation and responsibility, delivering an emotional impact through its vivid prose. The story transcends the traditional Arctic tale by focusing on the endurance of the human spirit.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922182517

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 September 2014

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 400

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Cormac James Fiction General Fiction Historical Fiction Penguin Books

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