The Mermaid of Black Conch

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 reviewAuthor: Roffey, Monique,author
Contributors: Roffey, Monique,author
Binding: paperback
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Languages: English,Published,English,Original Language,Englis
Edition: 1
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Published/Release Date: 10 Jun 2021
Format: Paperback / softback
Publisher/Studio/Brand: Vintage Publishing
Author/Director/Artist: Monique Roffey
Dimension (cm): 196x128x16 mm
Package Dimension (cm): 15x197x127 mm
Item Weight (g): 191
Package Weight (g): 197