Product Information
A stunning new reissue of the internationally bestselling novel After the war is over, a radioactive cloud begins to sweep southwards on the winds, gradually poisoning everything in its path. An American submarine captain is among the survivors left sheltering in Australia, preparing with the locals for the inevitable. Despite his memories of his wife, he becomes close to a young woman struggling to accept the harsh realities of their situation. Then a faint Morse code signal is picked up, transmitting from the United States and the submarine must set sail through the bleak ocean to search for signs of life.On the Beach is Nevil Shute's most powerful novel. Both gripping and intensely moving, its impact is unforgettable.Product Identifiers
PublisherVintage Publishing
ISBN-139780099530251
eBay Product ID (ePID)91524381
Product Key Features
Publication Year2009
TopicBooks
Book TitleOn the Beach
Number of Pages320 Pages
LanguageEnglish
AuthorNevil Shute
Dimensions
Item Height198 mm
Item Weight224 g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorNevil Shute