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Name: The North water
Rating: 4 (6 reviews)
Author: Ian McGuire

The Volunteer, a 19th‑century Yorkshire whaling vessel, embarks on a perilous Arctic voyage. Onboard, the brutal harpooner Henry Drax confronts Patrick Sumner, an ex‑army surgeon who serves as the ship’s medic. Their clash forms the core tension of the ill‑fated journey, capturing the harsh realities of whaling life and the harsh Arctic environment.

First publish date: 2016

Genre: Historical Fiction/19th Century Historical Fiction

Authors: Ian McGuire

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