South Audiobook in a Card

*Preorder for delivery from 10th February 2026* 

Ernest Shackleton’s South, one of the greatest survival narratives ever written, is now available as an Audiobook in a Card, offering a powerful way to share a story of adventure and endurance.

Setting out on an ambitious voyage to the South Pole, the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition ended in catastrophe when the Endurance, a wooden-hulled icebreaker, was crushed by the Antarctic ice. Stranded in one of the most hostile environments on earth, Shackleton and his crew faced months of uncertainty, hunger, and relentless cold. With survival hanging in the balance, Shackleton was forced to lead his men through an extraordinary ordeal in which judgement, courage, and resolve meant the difference between life and death.

South is Shackleton’s own account of the expedition and of the desperate effort to bring every member of his crew home alive. Central to the story is his near-impossible journey across the Southern Ocean, travelling more than 700 nautical miles in a small open boat in search of rescue. Part adventure narrative and part survival chronicle, the book stands as a testament to human resilience.

This full-length audiobook is narrated by Rupert Degas, whose commanding and measured performance brings momentum to Shackleton’s prose. The scale of the landscape and the intensity of the experience are vividly realised, drawing listeners deep into the frozen world of the expedition.

Each card includes space for a handwritten message and comes with a plain kraft envelope, ready to post or hand-deliver. Inside, a QR code unlocks the complete audiobook through the Spiracle experience, with clear instructions for listening.

South remains a remarkable account of endurance in the face of overwhelming odds. A thoughtful gift for Father’s Day, birthdays, or special occasions, and an ideal choice for readers and listeners drawn to true stories of adventure and survival. This edition will appeal to anyone fascinated by exploration, leadership, and endurance.

Narrator: Rupert Degas
Length: 15 hours 49 minutes