Swimming with Seals
(Author) Victoria WhitworthA book about intense physical and personal experience, narrating how Victoria Whitworth began swimming in the cold waters of Orkney as a means of escaping a failing marriage. A book about intense physical and personal experience, narrating how Victoria Whitworth began swimming in the cold waters of Orkney as a means of escaping a failing marriage. This is a memoir of intense physical and personal experience, exploring how swimming with seals, gulls and orcas in the cold waters off Orkney provided Victoria Whitworth with an escape from a series of life crises and helped her to deal with intolerable loss. It is also a treasure chest of history and myth, local folklore and archaeological clues, giving us tantalising glimpses of Pictish and Viking men and women, those people lost to history, whose long-hidden secrets are sometimes yielded up by the land and sea.
Victoria Whitworth
Victoria Whitworth is a British author known for her historical fiction novels set in the Viking era. She has a background in medieval history and archaeology, which she incorporates into her writing to create vivid and authentic depictions of the past. Whitworth's most notable works include "The Bone Thief" and "The Traitor's Pit," both of which have been praised for their rich storytelling and well-researched historical detail. Her writing style is characterized by its lyrical prose and immersive descriptions, drawing readers into the world of her characters. Whitworth's contributions to literature include shedding light on lesser-known aspects of Viking history and challenging traditional narratives. "The Bone Thief" is considered her most famous work, garnering critical acclaim and a dedicated following of fans.
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