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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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The Mermaid of Black Conch: The spellbinding winner of the Costa Book of the Year as read on BBC Radio 4

Monique Roffey
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Escape to the ocean this summer with the Costa Book of the Year 2020

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

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Vintage Publishing
Country
United Kingdom
Date
31 August 2021
Pages
272
ISBN
9781529115499

Escape to the ocean this summer with the Costa Book of the Year 2020

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

Read More
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Vintage Publishing
Country
United Kingdom
Date
31 August 2021
Pages
272
ISBN
9781529115499

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