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Best Cornish Fishing Portrait

Dark, Salt, Clear

by Lamorna Ash

Audiobook Narrated by Lamorna Ash 10 hrs and 47 mins

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A compelling portrait of a Cornish fishing community, this immersive work follows a young writer who moves to Newlyn, one of Britain's last remaining working fishing ports. Over the course of several years, she embeds herself in the daily lives of trawlermen, documenting their gruelling work, rich traditions, and the uncertain future facing their industry.

Part memoir, part social history, the narrative captures the rhythm of life at sea and ashore with remarkable intimacy. Through vivid storytelling, readers encounter a tight-knit world shaped by danger, camaraderie, and an ancient bond with the ocean. This is a lyrical celebration of a vanishing way of life, offering profound insights into what it means to live and work at the mercy of the elements.