Sophie Elmhirst
Sophie Elmhirst is a journalist and author who gained acclaim for her book 'Maurice and Maralyn: An Extraordinary True Story of Shipwreck, Survival and Love,' which chronicles the harrowing experience of Maralyn and Maurice Bailey adrift in the Pacific Ocean. Her work was recognized with the Gold Prize at the Nero Book Awards, celebrating its gripping narrative and exploration of human resilience.
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Recent news mentions
Sophie Elmhirst is the author of the article discussing Helen Garner.
The savage suburbia of Helen Garner: ‘I wanted to dong Martin Amis with a bat’ – podcast | Helen Garner
United Kingdom· 2025-03-29
Sophie Elmhirst's book Maurice and Maralyn: An Extraordinary True Story of Shipwreck, Survival and Love has been named as the overall winner of the Nero Gold Prize.
Irish writers in for British Book Awards – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-03-07
Sophie Elmhirst wrote the book about the Baileys' survival story, which won the Gold Prize at the Nero Book Awards.
Real-life shipwreck story by Sophie Elmhirst wins top prize at Nero Book AwardsUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-06
