Description
Discover a captivating tale of love, obsession, and the surreal in 'The Mermaid and Mrs Hancock'. This beautifully crafted historical novel takes you back to 1785, featuring the intriguing story of Jonah Hancock, a merchant whose life dramatically changes when his ship is sold for a mermaid. This spellbinding narrative, penned by a Sunday Times bestseller, delves into the complexities of human desires and societal expectations. Immerse yourself in a world rich with vivid characters, including the enchanting courtesan Angelica Neal, whose alluring presence thrusts Hancock into high society's dangerous allure. As the pages turn, witness the intertwining fates of these characters, as they grapple with ambition and the mysterious powers attributed to the mermaid. Ideal for fans of historical fiction, this enthralling book invites readers to explore the depths of passion and the perils of obsession. With 496 pages of exquisite storytelling, you'll find yourself swept away in a whirlwind of emotion and intrigue. Get your copy today! Delivery options are available for efficient shipping directly to your door, ensuring your reading adventure begins swiftly.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781784705992
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2019
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 496
Description:
A spellbinding story of curiosity, love and obsession from the phenomenal Sunday Times bestseller
'A cracking historical novel - with a twinge of the surreal - about passion and obsession' The Times
SHORLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2018
One September evening in 1785, the merchant Jonah Hancock finds one of his captains waiting eagerly on his doorstep. He has sold Jonah's ship for what appears to be a mermaid.
As gossip spreads through the docks, coffee shops, parlours and brothels, everyone wants to see Mr Hancock's marvel. Its arrival spins him out of his ordinary existence and through the doors of high society, where he meets Angelica Neal, the most desirable woman he has ever laid eyes on... and a courtesan of great accomplishment. This meeting will steer both their lives onto a dangerous new course.
What will be the cost of their ambitions? And will they be able to escape the legendary destructive power a mermaid is said to possess?
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781784705992
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2019
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 496
Description:
A spellbinding story of curiosity, love and obsession from the phenomenal Sunday Times bestseller
'A cracking historical novel - with a twinge of the surreal - about passion and obsession' The Times
SHORLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2018
One September evening in 1785, the merchant Jonah Hancock finds one of his captains waiting eagerly on his doorstep. He has sold Jonah's ship for what appears to be a mermaid.
As gossip spreads through the docks, coffee shops, parlours and brothels, everyone wants to see Mr Hancock's marvel. Its arrival spins him out of his ordinary existence and through the doors of high society, where he meets Angelica Neal, the most desirable woman he has ever laid eyes on... and a courtesan of great accomplishment. This meeting will steer both their lives onto a dangerous new course.
What will be the cost of their ambitions? And will they be able to escape the legendary destructive power a mermaid is said to possess?