The Mermaid A Love Tale

By: Dougall, L.

The mermaid: A love tale unfolds along the rugged north-west coast of Prince Edward's Island, where the quiet rhythms of rural life are shadowed by hardship and emotional unrest. The narrative follows a sensitive youth shaped by a strict upbringing, whose moral values deepen after a harrowing experience with a local family's tragedy. Drawn into the quiet sorrows of those around him, he is confronted by an unsettling event during a fishing trip, where an austere farm and its troubled inhabitants leave a lasting mark on his conscience. As the consequences of a desperate act ripple through the community, he is compelled to confront themes of compassion, human fragility, and the moral complexities woven into everyday encounters. The figure of the mermaid, emerging later in the tale, becomes an emblem of longing, beauty, and the tension between dreams and reality. Through intertwined elements of romance, loss, and self-exploration, the story reflects both the pain and wonder found in human connection, set against an evocative maritime backdrop.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9373402552
• ISBN13: 9789373402550
• Release Date: October 2025
• Publisher: Double 9 Books
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"