Monique Roffey: The Mermaid of Black Conch
The Mermaid of Black Conch
Buch
- Random House UK Ltd, 06/2021
- Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert, B-format paperback
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-13: 9781529115499
- Bestellnummer: 10456270
- Umfang: 272 Seiten
- Gewicht: 191 g
- Maße: 198 x 129 mm
- Stärke: 17 mm
- Erscheinungstermin: 10.6.2021
Achtung: Artikel ist nicht in deutscher Sprache!
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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.* PRE-ORDER MONIQUE ROFFEY'S NEW NOVEL, PASSIONTIDE, 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