Description
Set on an imaginary Caribbean island, this tantalising tale of disruption brought about by a beautiful stranger marries mythical elements with the piercing realism of everyday life.
Overall Winner of the Costa Book of the Year 2020
Longlisted for the Orwell Prize for Political Fiction 2021
Shortlisted for the Rathbones Folio Prize 2021
Winner of the Costa Novel Award 2020
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 . . .
Number of pages: 272
Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 17 mm
