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. * 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

Product ID / ISBN / EAN	9781529115499
Publisher	Vintage Publishing
Format	Paperback
Condition	New
Language	English
Publication Date	10 Jun 2021
Number of Pages	272
Width	19.7 cm
Width	19.7 cm
Height	12.8 cm
Depth	2.2 cm