Fresia, the daughter of Chilean exiles, leaves London following the suicide of her father to embark on a journey of self-discovery in her mother country. She meets Joe, a Scottish academic on a research trip, and Roberto, a wealthy local. The shadow of Pinochet and his legacy provide the backdrop to this novel which examines nationality, belonging and roots, friendship and loyalty, and, of course, love. THE MERMAID AND THE DRUNKS takes its title from a poem by Pablo Neruda.
- ISBN10 0297829157
- ISBN13 9780297829157
- Publish Date 13 March 2003
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 14 September 2004
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Orion Publishing Co
- Imprint Weidenfeld & Nicolson
- Format Paperback (UK Trade)
- Pages 288
- Language English