Swim Until You Can't See Land

Swim Until You Cant See Land is a novel that explores the relationship between two women, one in her twenties and the other in her sixties, whose chance encounter marks a watershed for the younger woman. Hannah Wright is forced to give up her career as a professional swimmer and is haunted by a lost future, while Mariele is a woman of extraordinary spirit who has survived torture by water.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 15 January 2020
Publisher: Luath Press Ltd

Swim Until You Cant See Land is a captivating tale that explores the profound connection between two women, born sixty years apart, whose chance encounter transforms the life of the younger woman. At the tender age of twenty, Hannah Wright finds herself forced to abandon her promising career as a professional swimmer, grappling with the challenging transition to a more limited existence. The weight of disappointment threatens to consume her, haunting her with the loss of a future she once envisioned. However, as her story unfolds, Mariele emerges as a remarkable woman, her resilience and spirit shining through even in the face of adversity. Despite her age and physical frailty, Mariele's courageous actions during World War II as an agent in occupied France reveal her as a woman of extraordinary courage and determination. In stark contrast, Hannah's love for swimming and the rhythms it provides serve as a poignant backdrop to Mariele's harrowing experience of torture by water. Through this ordeal, Mariele taps into her innermost strength, a discovery that resonates with Hannah as she begins to uncover her own reserves of resilience and determination. Swim Until You Cant See Land is a testament to the enduring power of human connection and the ability to overcome adversity, reminding us that even in the darkest of times, there is always the potential for growth and transformation.

Weight: 262g
Dimension: 178 x 119 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781912147021