Monique Roffey’s award-winning novel, "Die Meerjungfrau von Black Conch" (The Mermaid of Black Conch), blends Caribbean folklore and magical realism to examine love and colonialism, centering on a mermaid named Aycayia who is captured by tourists and transforms into a woman. The 2020 Costa Book of the Year Award winner is celebrated for its lush prose and critical exploration of gender and power dynamics. Read a detailed review at The Guardian . The Mermaid of Black Conch: Monique Roffey in Conversation