Sophie Pierce lives on the edge of Dartmoor in Devon, where she loves to swim in rivers, lakes and the sea. For many years she worked for the BBC as a radio and TV reporter, covering everything from political scandals to skateboarding ducks. Her latest book, Rock Idols, (with her husband Alex Murdin), is an illustrated guide to Dartmoor. She is also the co-author, with Matt Newbury, of 5 wild swimming guides.  www.sophiepierce.co.uk

‘Sophie Pierce writes about the sudden death of her son with an aching and gentle honest. Her writing is illuminated by a remarkable attention to the beauty and consolation of the natural world’

Sophie Pierce lives on the edge of Dartmoor in Devon, where she loves to swim in rivers, lakes and the sea. For many years she worked for the BBC as a radio and TV reporter, covering everything from political scandals to skateboarding ducks. Her latest book, Rock Idols, (with her husband Alex Murdin), is an illustrated guide to Dartmoor. She is also the co-author, with Matt Newbury, of 5 wild swimming guides.  www.sophiepierce.co.uk

‘Sophie Pierce writes about the sudden death of her son with an aching and gentle honest. Her writing is illuminated by a remarkable attention to the beauty and consolation of the natural world’

Sophie Pierce lives on the edge of Dartmoor in Devon, where she loves to swim in rivers, lakes and the sea. For many years she worked for the BBC as a radio and TV reporter, covering everything from political scandals to skateboarding ducks. Her latest book, Rock Idols, (with her husband Alex Murdin), is an illustrated guide to Dartmoor. She is also the co-author, with Matt Newbury, of 5 wild swimming guides.  www.sophiepierce.co.uk

‘Sophie Pierce writes about the sudden death of her son with an aching and gentle honest. Her writing is illuminated by a remarkable attention to the beauty and consolation of the natural world’