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The Mermaid of Black Conch
- Author
- Monique Roffey
- Narrator
- Vivienne Acheampong, Ben Onwukwe
- Publisher
- W. F. Howes Ltd
- Publish Date
- 30 July 2020
- Run Time
- 7 hours 37 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
- Rating
- 5.0 (1 review)
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Features original music created for the audiobook.
'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.’ BBC News
'A fiercely modern mermaid story' The Times
'Wondrous . . . A striking achievement' Sunday Times
'Not your standard mermaid' MARGARET ATWOOD
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Details
- Author
- Monique Roffey
- Narrator
- Vivienne Acheampong, Ben Onwukwe
- Duration
- 7 hours 37 minutes
- Release Date
- 30 July 2020
- ISBN
- 9781528893657
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- W. F. Howes Ltd
- Genre
- Fiction: general and literary
- Rating
- 5.0(1 review)
- Narration
- 5.0(1 review)
Synopsis
Escape to the ocean with the entrancing, unforgettable winner of the Costa Book of the Year.Features original music created for the audiobook. 'Mesmerising' MAGGIE O'FARRELL'A unique talent' BERNARDINE EVARISTO'Wonderful' BRIDGET COLLINS'Brilliant' CLARE CHAMBERSNear 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.’ BBC News'A fiercely modern mermaid story' The Times'Wondrous . . . A striking achievement' Sunday Times'Not your standard mermaid' MARGARET ATWOOD
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