The Fishermen and the Mermaids (1)

A fisherman’s tale?

An enchantingly recounted story of the harsh life of a trawler crew, braving the elements to catch and land fish.

The author relates the realities of the elements at play and captures the beauty of the mighty sea and the wide ocean both in fierce storms and tranquil calm. The lure of the elements enhanced by sights, smells and sounds, pictured between glorious sunrises and majestic sunsets.

The book is wonderfully illustrated with full page pictures in vivid colour, reinforcing and supporting the text.

The author is a true story-teller and her narration will capture the hearts of all who read and listen to the enfolding story of life a sea. Child and adult both.

The dangers of a fisherman’s way of life are brought home as well. Disaster strikes their boat as in rough weather the ship is dashed upon rocks some 3 miles from shore.

Previously, just the subject of their half conscious minds, as sleep beckoned them between shifts on the boat. The fantasy of mermaids is brought home to them as three mermaids rescue the crewmen just as the water was overwhelming them. They are miraculously brought to the shore, exhausted and forever bound to the courage and care of mermaids.

Yet the coastguard and others will not credit such a tall story or believe in the reality of mermaids. Will you ?

Only if you read this marvellous book mind!