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In Behind Everest, the author embarks on a captivating exploration that intertwines the remarkable life of Ruth Mallory, wife of legendary Everest climber George Mallory, with her own parallel journey a century later. As Katherine delves into Ruth's life, a profound revelation emerges -- the Mallorys' connection to the aftermath of the First World War and Ruth's unwavering commitment to the League of Nations. Ruth's role in this global organisation is a lens through which Katherine examines the evolving attitudes towards universal experiences of risk and responsibility.Using two decades of meticulous research, the author unveils the real story behind Ruth and George Mallory's marriage, shedding light on George's relationships with women such as Jelly d'Aranyi, Mary Anne O'Malley, and Stella Cobden Sanderson. Stella, like Ruth, hailed from Arts & Crafts 'royalty,' and both women were daughters of strong feminists. However, Ruth, uniquely, chose to climb, eventually becoming a founder member of the Pinnacle Club, the first all-female rock climbing club in the UK.Katherine's quest to understand Ruth takes her through archives, interviews with Ruth's friends and relatives, and private

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Author

Kate Nicholson

Publisher

Pen & Sword History

Published

2024

Language

EN

ISBN

9781036115432

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Historical Fiction, Historical, Fiction