Publisher's Synopsis
Escape to the ocean this summer with the entrancing, unforgettable winner of the Costa Book of the Year. 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 "Mesmerising" MAGGIE O'FARRELL "A unique talent" BERNARDINE EVARISTO
