Mr Forbush and the Penguins

Life for Richard Forbush brilliant biology student and conceited philanderer is one long round of eat drink and be merry But his decision to accept a sixmonth research post in the Antarctic making the first detailed study of a penguin colony changes all that Living in Shackletons derelict hut Forbush is alone at the frozen edge of the world his only links to civilisation a twoway radio and letters to his elusive wouldbe girlfriend Tara in London Through an often ferocious winter in the company of the penguins he grows increasingly attached to his hardy endearing subjects learning profound lessons in endurance and humility