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The Mermaid of Black Conch

By Monique Roffey

The Mermaid of Black Conch Contemporary literature

The Mermaid of Black Conch

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Escape to the ocean with the entrancing, unforgettable winner of the Costa Book of the Year - as read on BBC Radio 4. 'A daring, mesmerising novel... A modern myth' Maggie O'Farrell, author of HAMNET 'Not your standard mermaid' Margaret Atwood, author of THE HANDMAID'S TALE Near the island of Black Conch, a fisherman sings to himself while waiting for a catch. But David attracts a sea-dweller that he never expected - Aycayia, an innocent young woman cursed by jealous wives to live as a mermaid. When American tourists capture Aycayia, David rescues her and vows to win her trust. Slowly, painfully, she transforms into a woman again. Yet as their love grows, they discover that the world around them is changing - and they cannot escape the curse for ever... 'Bighearted... A world that it is a pleasure to live inside' New York Times 'Sensuous, beguiling, wondrous... A striking achievement' Sunday Times 'A fiercely modern mermaid story' The Times 'A unique talent' Bernardine Evaristo, author of GIRL, WOMAN, OTHER 'Gorgeous... I was enthralled, enchanted and moved' 5-star reader review 'A tale of love, the sea and a mermaid... Perfection' 5-star reader review
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
272
Release Date:
2021-06-10
Publication Date:
2021-06-10
Publisher:
Random House UK Ltd
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1529115493
ISBN13:
9781529115499
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
194 g
Height:
129 cm
Width:
199 cm
Thickness:
21 cm

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