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
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The Mermaid of Black Conch 9781529115499 Paperback
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- Authors:
- Roffey, Monique
- Year Published:
- 2021
- Country of Publication:
- United Kingdom
- Format:
- Paperback
- ISBN:
- 9781529115499
- Number of Pages:
- 272
- Place of Publication:
- London
- Publication Date:
- 10/06/2021
- Publisher:
- Vintage Publishing
- Language:
- English
- SKU:
- 9781529115499