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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

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

  • Format
  • paperback
  • Pages
  • 272
  • Language
  • english
  • ISBN
  • 978-1-5291-1549-9
  • EAN
  • 9781529115499
  • Release date
  • 2021