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After her father's death, Malin must decide whether to stay and live in isolation or embark on a dangerous journey in search of her mother, who may be a mermaid. She apprentices with a series of strange companions and travels across oceans and deserts, confronting hardships and mysteries that ultimately lead to an unexpected discovery about her heritage. The novel blends historical settings with fantastical elements, exploring themes of family, identity, and the boundary between myth and reality.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Fantasy/Historical Fantasy
Authors: Jo Baker
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