The Mermaid's Child (Paperback)

Paperback. From the bestselling author of Longbourn comes the magical story of a young girl in search of her mother.who just might be a mermaid. Baker's writing seduces." O, The Oprah MagazineMalin 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 continentsfrom the high seas to desert plainsand leads to a discovery that she could never have expected. Beautifully written and hauntingly strange, The Mermaids Child is a remarkable piece of storytelling, and an utterly unique work of fantasy from literary star Jo Baker. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.