The Mermaid of Black Conch
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| Author | Monique Roffey |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Publisher | Vintage Publishing |
| Publication Date | 2021-06-10 |
| Pages | 272 |
| ISBN-13 | 9781529115499 |
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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.
* MONIQUE ROFFEY”S NEW NOVEL, PASSIONTIDE, IS OUT NOW *
”Mesmerising” MAGGIE O”FARRELL
”A unique talent” BERNARDINE EVARISTO
”Wonderful” BRIDGET COLLINS
”Brilliant” CLARE CHAMBERS
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 . . .
”A bittersweet love story . . . A joy to read” BBC News
”A fiercely modern mermaid story” The Times
”Wondrous . . . A striking achievement” Sunday Times
”Not your standard mermaid” MARGARET ATWOOD
Additional information
| Weight | 0.198 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 2.2 × 19.7 × 12.8 cm |
| Author | Monique Roffey |
| Publisher | Vintage Publishing |
| Imprint | Vintage |
| Format | Paperback |
| ISBN-13 | 9781529115499 |
| Publication Date | 2021-06-10 |
| Publication Year | 2021 |
| Pages | 272 |
| Country of Publication | GB |
| Language | English |
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