![]() ![]() The characters were flawed in that they only had one goal in mind, and the main emotions that consumed them were love and jealousy. Simple writing – almost read like a parent telling a bedtime story to a child. If I had not been on vacation, I may not have had patience for this book. I’ve read Yolen’s “Briar Rose” and Murphy’s “ Hansel and Gretel” and really enjoyed those, so I thought I’d give Turgeon a try. I had seen so many poor and mediocre reviews for this book, but the cover and the fairy twist kept calling to me. She is willing to trade her home, her voice, and even her health for legs and the chance to win his heart… ![]() Meanwhile, the mermaid princess Lenia longs to return to the human man she carried to safety. ![]() Sure that the mermaid brought this man to her for a reason, Margrethe devises a plan to bring peace to her kingdom. As Margrethe nurses the handsome stranger back to health, she learns that not only is he a prince, he is also the son of her father’s greatest rival. By the time Margrethe reaches the shore, the mermaid has disappeared into the sea. One gloomy, windswept morning, as she stands in a convent garden overlooking the icy sea, she witnesses a miracle: a glittering mermaid emerging from the waves, a nearly drowned man in her arms. Princess Margrethe has been hidden away while her kingdom is at war. The Mermaid: A Twist on the Classic Tale by Carolyn Turgeon ![]()
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