Inspired by John Cheever's classic short story, "The Swimmer," Roger Deakin set out from his moat in Suffolk to swim through the British Isles. The result of his journey is a maverick work  of observation and imagination.

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"The chapters unfurl like a warm tide of pleasant anecdotage." - Daily Telegraph

"A wonderful and romantic tale told by a true English eccentric...think Ratty, think Mole--enchanting." - Michele Roberts, Financial Times

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Roger Deakin is a journalist, environmentalist and documentary film maker who contributes to the Guardian, the Independent, Modern Painters and BBC Wildlife Magazine.

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