14. Ann Cleeves: A True Story

Best-selling author Ann Cleeves on the real-life drama that earned the RNLI a place close to her heart

It’s no coincidence that Ilfracombe RNLI makes an appearance in Ann Cleeves’s latest book, The Raging Storm (published in August 2023). Learn why Ann will always be grateful to the RNLI. And hear about the book, set in a remote fishing village in a part of Devon where both the lead character – Matthew Venn – and Ann herself grew up.  

To find out more about The Raging Storm visit anncleeves.com

200 Voices is produced by Adventurous Audio for the RNLI
Interview by the RNLI's Isobel Noctor
Soundtrack composed and performed by Jon Nicholls

The RNLI is a charity celebrating 200 years of saving lives at sea - find out more at RNLI.org/200