In 1924 Mallory and Irvine were lost making a summit attempt on Everest. Did they reach the summit and perish on their descent? We'll never know but this book puts forward some very interesting evidence to suggest that maybe they did. One thing that is not in question is the remarkable bravery and fortitude of these men. This is an affectionate study, mainly of Mallory who is surely one of the great lost heroes of British exploration. This is a thoroughly gripping and interesting tale that maintains the attention of the reader mainly due to the great character detail.

If you're looking for a study of one of the most heroic episodes in 20th Century British history then read this book. Then pass it on to someone else to read, because this is a legend that deserves to be kept alive.