An Antarctic Affair

An Antarctic Affair is a story of love and survival written by Emma McEwin, the great-granddaughter of Sir Douglas and Lady (Paquita) Mawson. Inspired by their story and their characters since childhood, Emma explores the reasons why her great-grandfather survived the ill-fated Antarctic sledging journey of 1912 when his 2 companions perished. For the first time, Emma credits the very important role played by his fiancée Paquita, who became his wife and biographer, in his survival and success. Emma incorporates stories of other explorers and expeditions to place Douglas Mawson in polar and historical context and, by according Paquita the recognition she deserves as his greatest supporter, we gain a new appreciation of his extraordinary achievements.

About The Author

Emma McEwin grew up on a dairy farm in South Australia, the eldest of five children. After graduating from Adelaide University, she went to London where she lived for almost nine years before returning to write this, her first book.