Monique Roffey
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A beautifully written, unforgettable novel of a troubled marriage, set against the lush landscape and political turmoil of Trinidad—by the award-winning author of The Mermaid of Black Conch and Passiontide
Monique Roffey's Orange Prize-shortlisted novel is a gripping portrait of postcolonialism that stands among great works by Caribbean writers like Jamaica Kincaid and Andrea Levy.
When George and Sabine Harwood arrive...
Monique Roffey's Orange Prize-shortlisted novel is a gripping portrait of postcolonialism that stands among great works by Caribbean writers like Jamaica Kincaid and Andrea Levy.
When George and Sabine Harwood arrive...
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By the author of The Mermaid of Black Conch and Passiontide, a mesmerizing tale of a father and daughter’s sailing adventure from Trinidad to the Galapagos Islands, winner of the 2013 OCM Bocas Prize for Caribbean Literature and finalist for the 2014 Orion Book Award
Monique Roffey, vibrant new voice in Caribbean fiction and author of the Costa Book of Year Award-winning The Mermaid of Black Conch and Orange Prize...
Monique Roffey, vibrant new voice in Caribbean fiction and author of the Costa Book of Year Award-winning The Mermaid of Black Conch and Orange Prize...
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RÉSUMÉ:
Aycayia, une jeune femme condamnée à vivre comme une sirène, erre de siècle en siècle dans la mer des Caraïbes. Un jour, David le pêcheur qui chantait dans sa pirogue, attendant une prise, attire la belle sirène. Il en tombe éperdument amoureux. Lorsque des touristes américains la capturent, David la sauve, jure de la protéger et de la chérir, loin du bruit et de la fureur. Lentement, la sirène se transforme de nouveau en femme....