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Medium soft cover
407 pages
Good condition
A historical adventure novel based on a real-life Arctic survival story. In 1871, a group of nineteen men, women, and children from the USS Polaris expedition find themselves stranded on an ice floe after their ship founders. Over the course of six months, they struggle against the harsh Arctic conditions and internal conflicts, as tensions rise due to hunger, suspicion, and unrequited love.
Heightons novel explores themes of survival, betrayal, and resilience, blending historical fact with literary depth. It has been praised for its rich storytelling and psychological complexity.