The Whale at the End of the World

John Ironmonger

Previously published as NOT FORGETTING THE WHALE

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'A gentle and uplifting tale of warding off apocalypse in a remote corner of Cornwall . . . charming' Financial Times

For fans of ELEANOR OLIPHANT THE ROSIE PROJECT & THE UNLIKELY PILGRIMAGE OF HAROLD FRY.

It all began with the whale.

When a young man washes up on the sands of St Piran in Cornwall it is clear to the villagers that this is not a regular day. What has brought him here? And what is the crisis only he understands that threatens not only their community but all of civilisation?

With a global pandemic on the horizon and a whale lurking in the bay the villagers of St Piran must band together to survive. Intimate funny and heart-warming John Ironmonger tells a compelling story about the important things that hold us together and how hope can be found even at the end of the world.

'Fun uplifting charming' Financial Times

'A warm-hearted book crammed with ideas . . . very very good' Emerald Street

'A tremendously enjoyable book' Independent on Sunday

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