Critical Praise

"Lisa Carey's extraordinary first novel has it all-Ireland, myth, romance, sex appeal, and three generations of quirky, powerful, and passionate women . . . Carey is an immensely gifted writer. "

——Douglas Glover

"In a sensual story of first loves, fatal decisions and alienation, Carey skillfully infuses her heroines with individual generational traits while lending them the same dreams-of mermaids and the ancient pirate queen after whom both daughters are named . . . an absorbing story. "

——Publishers Weekly

"What a rich story this is-part contemporary novel, dealing skillfully with the relationship of mother and daughter; part fairy tale, with its gorgeous myth; and part allegory, with a lesson about forgiveness of others as well as ourselves. "

——Elizabeth Berg