Above All Things
Above All Things by Tanis Rideout is a debut novel published by McClelland & Stewart in 2012, featuring 357 pages in English. This work intricately intertwines the harrowing tale of George Mallory’s 1924 attempt to conquer Mount Everest with a poignant day in the life of his wife, Ruth, who anxiously awaits his return in England. The narrative shifts between the perilous journey of the climbers and the emotional landscape of Ruth’s experience, providing a rich exploration of obsession and divided loyalties.
Readers will find a captivating blend of historical fact and imaginative fiction as the story unfolds. The novel delves into the complexities of marriage and family life, set against the backdrop of George’s legendary expedition and the looming uncertainties of war. Through the perspectives of both George and his climbing companion, Sandy Irvine, the book presents a vivid portrayal of the risks faced in the Himalayas, while Ruth’s viewpoint offers a deeper understanding of the emotional stakes involved. Above All Things invites readers to reflect on themes of desire, redemption, and the sacrifices made for love and honor.
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The Paris Wife meets Into Thin Air in this breathtaking debut novel of obsession and divided loyalties, which brilliantly weaves together the harrowing story of George Mallory’s ill-fated 1924 attempt to be the first man to conquer Mount Everest, with that of a single day in the life of his wife as she waits at home in England for news of his return.
A captivating blend of historical fact and imaginative fiction, Above All Things moves seamlessly back and forth between the epic story of Mallory’s legendary final expedition and a heartbreaking account of a day in the life of Ruth Mallory. Through George’s perspective, and that of the newest member of the climbing team, Sandy Irvine, we get an astonishing picture of the terrible risks taken by the men on the treacherous terrain of the Himalaya. But it is through Ruth’s eyes that a complex portrait of a marriage emerges, one forged on the eve of the First World War, shadowed by its losses, and haunted by the ever-present possibility that George might not come home.
Drawing on years of research, this powerful and beautifully written novel is a timeless story of desire, redemption, and the lengths we are willing to go for honour, glory, and love.
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