The Offing

Set in the summer after World War II, Benjamin Myers's novel follows sixteen-year-old Robert Appleyard as he ventures from his Durham village to the coastal town of Robin Hood’s Bay, where he encounters Dulcie, an eccentric older woman living by the sea. Through their unlikely friendship, the story explores themes of connection, discovery, and the transformative power of simple joys. Celebrated for its warmth and subtlety, the novel has garnered numerous awards and accolades.