Not Forgetting The Whale

Not Forgetting The WhaleTHE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERPreviously published as a compelling and heart-warming tale of warding off the apocalypse in a remote corner of Cornwall. Financial Times describes it as charming while fans of ELEANOR OLIPHANT, THE ROSIE PROJECT & THE UNLIKELY PILGRIMAGE OF HAROLD FRY will also enjoy it. Intimate and funny, it all begins with a young man washing up on the sands of St Piran, causing the villagers to wonder about the crisis he understands that threatens their community and all of civilization. With a global pandemic looming and a mysterious whale lurking, the villagers must come together to survive. John Ironmonger expertly weaves a story about the things that bind us and the enduring power of hope, even in the face of destruction. Financial Times calls it "fun, uplifting, and charming", while Emerald Street praises its abundance of ideas. Independent on Sunday simply declares it a "tremendously enjoyable book".