Longlisted for the Wainwright Prize for Conservation Writing, To Have or To Hold is an illuminating and wildly engaging exploration of symbiosis in the natural world, from the acclaimed author of Forget Me Not. In this intriguing work of British nature writing we uncover the astonishing partnerships that underpin life on Earth, relationships that are not just curious but critical for the future of biodiversity.

 Revealing the hidden dramas of species that cheat, cooperate, deceive and depend on each other in bizarre and brilliant ways. Whether it’s fungi whispering to trees or insects cohabiting with plants, Sophie Pavelle shows us how these ancient alliances are vital to ecosystem health and resilience, and what they can teach us about cooperation, balance, and survival.