the Artist and Mirmin of Famagusta

This evocative and sensual story is set in the Northern Cypriot town of Famagusta. Pearl, an Ex Pat artist from Britain, lives a quiet life until she one day meets Siretta, a gender neutral mermaid (Mirmin). Siretta takes her on wonderful adventures under the sea, expanding Pearl's view of the world and her own place in it. But their respective elements keep them both apart, how can they ever resolve this obstacle? This story is centred around art and the creative process, its joys and passions are explored and illustrated to the reader in a Virginia Woolf stream-of-consciousness style that is lyrical and poetic. Each section of the world of the artist and Mirmin is beautifully written and vividly brought to life by the author's writing style. The overall theme of the story is one of healing from past trauma and having the strength to move on into an optimistic future. This is a feel good, life affirming story that will leave you with a happy, warm glow.