Imogen Hermes Gowar's debut novel, The Mermaid and Mrs. Hancock, is among the most unusual books I've read. And, of course, a lengthy delve into the history of mermaids (naturally). It doesn't fit into the types of books I normally read; while I love historical fiction, it's only recently that my interest in fantasy and magical realism started growing. Unforgettable reads. To order a copy for £11.04, go to guardianbookshop.com or … The elegant prose and magical realism transports you to a world of opulence and turmoil. About this club Join Things That Go Bump in the Night: Favorite mysteries and thrillers. From the very first page, the novel oozes style and finesse...continued Full Review (604 words). 8 questions answered. We caught up with the author, Imogen Hermes Gowar, to find out how she brought the era to life in such flavoursome style - and why we are so obsessed with mermaids. Gowar’s rich visuals and detailed descriptions kept us reading and reading and reading! The Mermaid and Mrs. Hancock is enormous, nearly 500 pages long, and in part this is because Gowar takes her time. For this month's TOAST Book Club we review The Mermaid and Mrs Hancock by Imogen Hermes Gowar.. • The Mermaid and Mrs Hancock by Imogen Hermes Gowar (Harvill Secker, £12.99). Public 15716 Members. Our Reading Guide for The Mermaid and Mrs. Hancock by Imogen Hermes Gowar includes Book Club Discussion Questions, Book Reviews, Plot Summary-Synopsis and Author Bio. Book Club members receive regular … EDITORS NOTE: From debut author Imogen Hermes Gowar comes The Mermaid and Mrs. Hancock, an atmospheric historical fiction novel set in 18 th century London. ... Alexandra Forrest Considering this book is being published in 2018 and is the author's debut work, I do not think it inspired a 2001 made-for-TV film. The Mermaid & Mrs Hancock plunges readers into the vibrant world of Georgian London. The year is 1785 and Jonah Hancock, a faded man of middle age with an amiable, ‘meaty’ face and ‘clear and trusting’ eyes, sits in Deptford eagerly awaiting news of his ship, the Calliope. Readers’ questions about The Mermaid and Mrs. Hancock. The plot meanders at times, there are subplots that aren't necessarily relevant to the main story of the mermaid or Mrs. Hancock, but each does bring something to the reading experience. Y’all ready for a fun, chatty Book Buds Book Club post from this month’s hosts – Rosie, Mim and Kate?! The Mermaid and Mrs. Hancock is the debut novel from brilliant new literary talent Imogen Hermes Gowar, exploring the ways in which those disadvantaged by race, gender, and class in 18th century London attempted to build better lives for themselves. Public 29742 Members. This month we read The Mermaid and Mrs Hancock by Imogen Hermes Gowar – a novel so rich and multi-faceted that we had an hour long discussion about the many marvellous characters and themes. Find a book club Featured book clubs Previous page. However, even here, The Mermaid and Mrs. Hancock… Members of our Book Club support our publishing mission by giving us a reliable stream of income—in exchange they receive every new book we publish as soon as it's released (for as long as their subscription is active).