The Mermaid of Black Conch - Monique Roffey

Set in a tiny Caribbean village in the 1970s this bittersweet fairytale follows the romance between a fisherman and mermaid whose love has to survive against the odds. When Aycayia is caught and dragged ashore by American tourists, David rescues her with the aim of putting her back in the ocean. But it is soon clear that the mermaid is already transforming into a woman. A mythical tale of loneliness and love.