The Mermaid

The Mermaid by Amy McDonald 2013Following a terrible tragedy, handsome Junior doctor Julius Smith sights a mermaid swimming close to the shore. Enchanted by her grace and beauty, he quickly falls in love with the creature. He wants to be close to her and to know her. The next time he sees her, he decides to go swimming. But this is a terrible mistake. Overtaken by the powerful current, only the mermaid can now save his life. How could this have happened? Is he really losing his mind?...
More Description

The Mermaid by Amy McDonald 2013Following a terrible tragedy, handsome Junior doctor Julius Smith sights a mermaid swimming close to the shore. Enchanted by her grace and beauty, he quickly falls in love with the creature. He wants to be close to her and to know her. The next time he sees her, he decides to go swimming. But this is a terrible mistake. Overtaken by the powerful current, only the mermaid can now save his life. How could this have happened? Is he really losing his mind? Mermaids do not, and cannot exist. In confusion, Julius decides to go abroad and complete his medical training; yet he cannot get the image of the mermaid out of his mind, or the memory of her hand holding his.And then, after coming home a surgeon, he suddenly receives a letter from the mysterious Madame Le Maitre, a strong and strangely magnificent woman. She is calling him to come to a remote northern island. She asks for his help in dealing with a illness. Who is this strange and compelling woman that he comes to admire so completely? And how can it only be her love can save him?In this tale of intrigue and love, author Amy McDonald describes the power and magic of female beauty, its ability to beguile, and how it changes the life of the characters forever.