The Mermaid of Black Conch: The spellbinding winner of the Costa Book of the Year as read on BBC Radio 4
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Paperback 1 395руб.
Book short specifications
- Author
- Monique Roffey
- Pages
- 272
- Publisher
- Vintage
- Language
- english
- Release date
- June 10, 2021
- ISBN
- 978-1-5291-1549-9
- GTIN
- 9781529115499
- Weight, g
- 191
About
Escape to the ocean with the entrancing, unforgettable winner of the Costa Book of the Year — as read on BBC Radio 4.
'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
'Exquisite' ELIZABETH MACNEAL