The Mermaid's Daughter

In this modern retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid, "The Mermaid’s Daughter" follows Kathleen, a talented opera student plagued by a mysterious pain linked to her family’s tragic history. As she grapples with her affliction and the legacy of her mother and grandmother, Kathleen’s relationship with her girlfriend Harry becomes strained, prompting a journey back to her ancestral homeland of Ireland. There, they uncover dark family secrets that force Kathleen to confront a harrowing choice between love and the sea, amidst a backdrop of music and magical realism. This debut novel explores the lengths we go to for love and the potential of music to break long-standing curses.