A World with No Shore: A Novel

Discover the haunting beauty of 'A World with No Shore: A Novel' by Hélčne Gaudy, a captivating historical fiction book that intertwines love and adventure in a mesmerizing tale. Set against the backdrop of the Arctic, this award-winning novel invites readers to explore the gripping journey of Anna Charlier, who in 1897, bids farewell to her fiancé Nils, an ambitious explorer destined to conquer the world. As the story unfolds across time and continents, we dive into the summer of 1930 in Svalbard, Norway, where a walrus-hunting expedition uncovers forgotten secrets of a tragic balloon adventure that vanished thirty-three years earlier. This intricate narrative pulls from real-life events and photographs that unveil the mystery surrounding the disappearance of Salomon August Andrée, Knut Frćnkel, and Nils Strindberg. With elements of suspense and romance, 'A World with No Shore' is perfect for fans of Anna Funder, Maggie O'Farrell, and W.G. Sebald. The vivid Arctic imagery and deep emotional resonance make this novel a must-read for enthusiasts of historical fiction and explorations of human perseverance. Order your copy today at Smartfox NZ and enjoy FREE shipping on this mesmerizing journey into love, discovery, and the quest for meaning in an ever-shrinking world.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760642815
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Black Inc
Pages: 272


Description:
I can't go with you . Spring 1897- Anna Charlier farewells her fiance Nils, the explorer, as he sets off to conquer the world. She will endure many years of waiting and the unknown, will marry and move continents, but will never be able to forget.

Summer 1930, Svalbard, Norway- a walrus-hunting boat sets sail for White Island, one of the last lands before the North Pole. The melting ice has revealed terrain that is usually inaccessible. As they move across the island, the men discover bodies and the remains of a makeshift camp. It is the solution to a mystery that has hung in the air for thirty-three years- the disappearance in July 1897 of Salomon August Andre e, Knut Fr nkel and Nils Strindberg as they tried to reach the North Pole in a hot air balloon. Among the remains some rolls of negatives are found and one hundred images are retrieved.

Based on these lunar-like black-and-white photographs and the expedition logbook, He le`ne Gaudy retraces and reimagines this great adventure that was blown off course, weaving in the painfully beautiful love affair of Nils and Anna. From the conquest of the skies to the exploration of the poles, this haunting and brilliant award-winning novel, set in the ethereal landscape of the Arctic, reflects on the human need to discover, describe, conquer and ultimately shrink the world.

For readers of Anna Funder, Maggie O'Farrell, Eleanor Catton and W.G. Sebald.

Winner of the Fran ois Billetdoux 2020, longlisted for Le Prix Goncourt and shortlisted for Le Prix Joseph Kessel.

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