The Mermaid in the Millpond Paperback

Lucy Strange's The Mermaid in the Millpond transports readers to a harsh Victorian-era cotton mill, where young Bess, fresh from a London workhouse, faces a brutal reality far from the fresh start she envisioned. Trapped in a life of relentless labor and cruelty, Bess clings to the hope of escape as rumors spread about a monstrous creature lurking in the murky millpond. Though initially dismissive, she soon encounters something stirring beneath the surface, forcing her to question if it's truly a vicious monster or a creature as desperate for freedom as she is, weaving a compelling tale of resilience, unlikely friendship, and the blurred lines between history and myth.