Sea Hearts |
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| Author:
| Lanagan, Margo |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4596-4180-8 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2012 |
| Publisher: | ReadHowYouWant.com, Limited
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $61.99 |
Book Description:
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A HAUNTINGLY BEAUTIFUL NOVEL FROM THE WINNER OF FOUR WORLD FANTASY AWARDS. 'Why would I? People are uneasy enough with me - if I start bringing up sea - wives, they'll take against me good and proper.' 'It could be secret.' 'Could it?'On remote Rollrock Island, the sea - witch Misskaella discovers she can draw a girl from the heart of a seal. So, for a price, any man might buy himself a bride; an irresistibly enchanting sea - wife. But what cost will be borne by the people of Rollrock...
More DescriptionA HAUNTINGLY BEAUTIFUL NOVEL FROM THE WINNER OF FOUR WORLD FANTASY AWARDS. 'Why would I? People are uneasy enough with me - if I start bringing up sea - wives, they'll take against me good and proper.' 'It could be secret.' 'Could it?'On remote Rollrock Island, the sea - witch Misskaella discovers she can draw a girl from the heart of a seal. So, for a price, any man might buy himself a bride; an irresistibly enchanting sea - wife. But what cost will be borne by the people of Rollrock - the men, the women, the children - once Misskaella sets her heart on doing such a thing? Margo Lanagan weaves an extraordinary tale of desire and revenge, of loyalty, heartache and human weakness, and of the unforeseen consequences of all - consuming love.'Lanagan is in a class of her own.' The Weekend Australian