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The Mermaid and Mrs Hancock
The spellbinding Sunday Times bestselling historical fiction phenomenon
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The Mermaid and Mrs Hancock
'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.
A spellbinding story of curiosity, love and obsession from the phenomenal Sunday Times bestseller
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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 TimesSHORTLISTED 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?
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The Mermaid and Mrs Hancock by Imogen Hermes Gowar is celebrated for its rich historical backdrop set in bustling 18th century London, with a twist of surrealism. Reviews highlight its engaging and multifaceted narrative, blending humour, emotion, and heartwarming elements, all driven by a cast of vividly depicted characters. The novel is praised for its sumptuous detail, clever humour, and especially for its strong female voices, with critics noting the author's impressive ability to create a captivating and immersive world.
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ISBN: 9781784705992
Publisher: Vintage Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 24 January 2019
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Vintage
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 28.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 344g
Pages: 496
About the Author
Imogen Hermes Gowar studied Archaeology, Anthropology and Art History before going on to work in museums. She began to write fiction inspired by the artefacts she worked with, and in 2013 won the Malcolm Bradbury Memorial Scholarship to study for an MA in Creative Writing at UEA. The Mermaid and Mrs Hancock was a finalist in the MsLexia First Novel Competition and shortlisted for the inaugural Deborah Rogers Foundation Writers' Award.
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