The Mermaiden
Michelle Novak
Paperback
(CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Aug. 18, 2016)
Bess lives in a cottage beside the sea in the village of Salty Row. Her father is a respected fisherman, providing fish to both the people of their town, and also the nobles who live nearby in a great castle. Bess loves her life by the ocean, filled with wind and water. Especially on the days her father brings her along on his boat; his hardworking crew is a spectacle to watch, and how exciting it is when the fishing nets are pulled up, brimming over with curious creatures! As Bess is soon to learn however, the good fortune and security always enjoyed in Salty Row is about to experience some turbulent waters! Of course, facing hardship isn't easy. However, one captivating mermaiden with her tales from the deep, might just be the key to keeping Bess's good spirits afloat!