Above All Things (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780425268148)

A New York Times Editor's Choice

1924. George Mallory is arguably the last great British explorer, having twice tried--and failed--to conquer Mount Everest. The mountain has haunted him, but his attempts have captivated the hearts of a nation desperate to restore its former glory after World War I. Yet George has sworn to his wife, Ruth, that he will not mount a third attempt. He will remain with her and their three children instead of again challenging the unreachable peak.

Then, one afternoon, Ruth reads a telegram addressed to George: "Glad to have you aboard again." And with this one sentence, the lives of the Mallorys, and the face of the nation, are irrevocably changed.

A beautifully rendered story about the need for redemption and the quest for glory, Above All Things is a captivating blend of historical fact and imaginative fiction. It is a heartbreaking tale of obsession, sacrifice, and what we do for love and honor.

Author: Tanis Rideout
ISBN-10: 0425268144
ISBN-13: 9780425268148
Publisher: Berkley Books
Language: English
Published: 02/04/2014
Pages: 416
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 8.27h x 5.53w x 0.93d