Dimensions
152 x 234 x 23mm
Taking its title from a poem by Pablo Neruda, 'The Mermaid And The Drunks' is a love story and murder mystery revolving around a young woman's journey of self-discovery in Chile.
Fresia, the daughter of Chilean exiles, leaves London following the suicide of her father to embark on a journey of self-discovery in her mother country. She meets Joe, a Scottish academic on a research trip and Roberto, a wealthy local. The shadow of Pinochet and his legacy provide the backdrop to this novel which examines nationality, belonging and roots, friendship and loyalty, and of course, love.