The Blue Salt Path

The long-awaited new book by Joanne Harris, the author of the famous novel Chocolat. The Blue Salt Path is a beautiful story of the People of the Sea and the land, a story of love, betrayal, and the call of the ocean. An incredible tale of selkies – mythical creatures from Irish and Scottish folklore. The edition features gorgeous illustrations by English artist Bonnie Helen Hawkins, known for her traditional landscapes and graphic drawings. Once, in the clan of the Grey Seals, the most free-spirited among the selkies, there lived a young man. He loved to listen to stories of the People, swim by their shores, and follow the fishing boats. At that time, on the island of the People, there lived a beautiful girl. She was stubborn, demanding, and proud, and no one succeeded in winning her heart. On the night of the full moon, she came to the shore and burst into tears. From the water emerged a young man from the selkie tribe: tall, with long black hair and skin as dark as wine. The girl fell in love with him and did not intend to let him go. She stole his skin, and he lost all memories of his homeland and family, forever becoming bound to the land. But one day he will hear the voice of the ocean again and respond to its call. About the author: Joanne Harris is a renowned English writer, the author of fourteen novels and numerous short stories. Her Chocolat received rave reviews and was nominated for prestigious literary awards. After the brilliant film adaptation with Juliette Binoche and Johnny Depp in leading roles, the book became a global bestseller. Today, Harris's books are beloved by millions of readers around the world. Her prose is poetic, and her plots are unusual.