Fire Down Below

Released: April 11, 2022
Length: 8 hrs 6 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Faber & Faber

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The final novel in William Golding's Sea Trilogy follows a disintegrating warship's perilous journey from England to Australia, facing treacherous storms, icy cliffs, and destructive fires. As the vessel endures these challenges, its claustrophobic passengers grapple with intense desires, rivalries, and evolving natures. Read by the author in 1989 and remastered in 2022, this compelling maritime adventure explores transformation amid chaos.

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