The Mermaid of Black Conch
Author(s): Monique Roffey
Escape to the ocean this summer with the Costa Novel of the Year 2020
'A unique talent' - Bernardine Evaristo
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...
Product Information
'A fiercely modern mermaid story... Roffey subverts the fairytale' - The Times
'Extraordinary, captivating, unforgettable characters...we found it completely compelling' - Chair of Judges, Costa Book of the Year
'Wonderfully written, with both soul and intense drama - it glistens almost, like the mermaid!' - Diana Evans
'A bittersweet love story...a joy to read, brimming with memorable characters' - BBC News
General Fields
- :
- : Penguin Random House
- : Penguin Books Ltd
- : 0.191
- : 01 July 2021
- : 1.7 Centimeters X 12.9 Centimeters X 19.8 Centimeters
- : books
Special Fields
- : 272
- : Paperback
- : Monique Roffey