Ice (Nowra novel)

Ice

First edition
Author	Louis Nowra
Language	English
Publisher	Allen & Unwin
Publication date	2008
Publication place	Australia
Media type	Print (Paperback)
Pages	322
ISBN	9781741754834
Preceded by	Abaza
Followed by	Into That Forest

Ice is a 2008 novel by Australian novelist Louis Nowra.

Plot summary

A pair of ambitious young British entrepreneurs, Malcolm McEacharn and Andrew McIlwraith, charter a steamer with the aim of towing an iceberg from Antarctica to Sydney. The success of the venture transforms Sydney, and McEacharn who later becomes lord mayor of Melbourne.

Notes

• Dedication: For Mandy

Reviews

• The Australian
• Readings

Awards and nominations

• 2009 shortlisted Miles Franklin Literary Award
• 2009 Prime Minister's Literary Awards — Highly Commended