Salvaging the Pelican - confronting tragedy in the heart of Africa

When Ewen McGowan set out to rescue a 19-ton boat from the depths of Lake Malawi, he didn’t expect the mission to lead into tragedy. Salvaging the Pelican is a gripping memoir of one man’s battle against bureaucracy, corruption, and unimaginable personal loss. After the brutal murder of his brother and sister-in-law in Mozambique, McGowan’s story becomes one of profound resilience and survival. For fans of The Shadow of the Sun and The Last Train to Zona Verde, this is a haunting portrait of Africa’s beauty, brutality, and the will to endure.