Dive into the harrowing true tale of His Majesty's Ship the Wager, whose crew endured a devastating shipwreck off the wild coast of Patagonia in 1742. Brought to life by David Grann, 'The Wager' delves into the survivor's extraordinary journey of building a makeshift craft and sailing across treacherous seas to reach Brazil. But their story takes a dark turn upon the arrival of a second vessel, challenging the survivor's heroics with accusations of mutiny and madness. When conflicting testimonies lead to a heated court martial, it's not merely the fate of the sailors at stake but the very concept of the British Empire. Grann masterfully juxtaposes the tale of survival and betrayal against the backdrop of imperial ambition, delivering a gripping narrative reminiscent of Patrick O'Brian and Scott Turow.