""A moving, compelling tale of struggle for,physical survival and spiritual redemption,against the background of the most challenging,environment on earth - Antarctica. James Vance,Marshall unerringly recreates the uncompromising,harshness but also the lyrical, irresistible,beauty and vulnerability of the last paradise on,earth"" - Diana Preston, A First Rate Tragedy,""Suspense, struggle and survival.[an]admirable,book"" - Dallas Morning News,""Remarkable.one of the most original novels to,be set during World War II"" - Booklist (STARRED).