The Wager by David Grann

From the international bestselling author of KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON and THE LOST CITY OF Z comes a mesmerizing true story of shipwreck, mutiny, and murder set against the backdrop of 18th-century imperial conflict. This paperback edition details the harrowing fate of His Majesty’s ship the Wager, a vessel that embarked on a secret mission against Spain in 1740.

The narrative unfolds after a ramshackle vessel washes ashore in Brazil carrying thirty emaciated survivors who claim heroism. Six months later, a second, more decrepit craft arrives with only three castaways, presenting a radically different account: one of a tyrannical captain, anarchy, and mutiny among the crew stranded off the coast of Patagonia.

• Chronicles the true story of shipwreck, mutiny, and the subsequent court martial that revealed shocking truths.
• Explores the desperate struggle for survival after the wreck off Patagonia and the 2,500-mile voyage undertaken by survivors.
• Written by David Grann, author of major non-fiction bestsellers.
• Longlisted for the 2023 Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction.
• A Sunday Times Number One Bestseller.

• Author: David Grann
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Publication Date: January 4, 2024
• Print Length: 368 pages
• Dimensions: 130x23x198mm (Approx. 5.1 x 0.9 x 7.8 inches)
• Weight: 1.05 kg (1050g)
• ISBN-13: 978-1471183706

This gripping historical account delves into the conflict between warring factions of castaways as they fought for dominion over a barren wilderness, culminating in an Admiralty court martial to determine guilt and innocence.