The Mermaid's Child - Hardcover

Jo Baker

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0750524936 ISBN 13: 9780750524933

Publisher: Magna Large Print Books, 2006

Synopsis

In this fantastical novel, the acclaimed author of Longbourn brings us the magical story of a young girl in search of her mother...who just might be a mermaid. Malin has always been different, and when her father dies, leaving her alone, her choice is clear: stay, and remain an outsider forever, or leave in search of the mythical inheritance she is certain awaits her. Apprenticed to a series of strange and wonderful characters, Malin embarks on a grueling journey that crosses oceans and continents—from the high seas to desert plains—and leads to a discovery that she could never have expected. Beautifully written and hauntingly strange, The Mermaid’s Child is a remarkable piece of storytelling, and an utterly unique work of fantasy from literary star Jo Baker.

About this title

From the Inside Flap:

When Malin's father dies, he leaves behind only his fantastical story that her mother was a mermaid. Set in an unspecified historical past, full of strange and wonderful characters, the story follows Malin's picaresque journey across oceans and continents, towards an unexpected discovery.

About the Author:

Jo Baker was born in Lancashire and educated at Oxford University and Queen’s University Belfast. She is the author of Longbourn, The Undertow, and of two earlier novels: Offcomer and The Telling. She lives in Lancaster, England.

About this edition

• Publisher: Magna Large Print Books
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0750524936
• ISBN 13: 9780750524933
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 368