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The sea took the girl. Time took her name.
In a coastal village shaped by Spanish rule, Tasi was known for slipping away - into the waves, into her dreams, into the freedom the ocean offered. Her mother warned her. Her chores were left undone. But the sea called louder.
Then came the shell. Black opal in color, alive with song. It knew her name. It sang to her in sleep. And in the depths beyond the reef, a siren waited.
Tasi followed. Beneath the waves, she found beauty, wonder, and a love that felt like destiny. The siren’s magic kept her breathing, kept her close, kept her enchanted. Until one night, under a new moon, the shell led her back to the water - and she never returned.
The Siren’s Daughter is a haunting tale inspired by Guam's legend of Sirena - a tale of mothers and daughters, desire and duty, and what the ocean keeps while history erases.
Includes a traditional telling of the Sirena legend as well as an Author’s Note.
Part of The Darkness Has Names
The Darkness Has Names is an ongoing literary collection that brings together original stories inspired by CHamoru history, folklore, and cultural traditions. While each volume stands on its own, together they form a shared mythological world exploring themes of memory, identity, ancestry, and the enduring relationship between the natural and supernatural worlds.
Ideal for readers of Indigenous literature, historical fiction, mythic fantasy, and supernatural fiction.
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. The sea took the girl. Time took her name.In Spanish colonial Guam, Tasi has always been drawn to the ocean. While her mother struggles to prepare her for the responsibilities expected of a young woman, the waves offer a freedom-and a voice-she cannot resist.When Tasi discovers a black opal conch shell that sings only to her, she is drawn toward an ancient power waiting beyond the reef. Beneath the sea she encounters beauty, wonder, and a mysterious siren whose enchanting presence promises love, belonging, and escape from the world she has always known. But every gift carries a price, and every song demands an answer.As Tasi slips further into the sea's embrace, her family is left to confront grief, faith, and the painful realization that some losses cannot be reclaimed. Generations later, only a legend remains.Inspired by Guam's enduring legend of Sirena, The Siren's Daughter is an original work of dark mythic fantasy that explores the bonds between mothers and daughters, the pull between duty and desire, and the enduring power of stories that survive long after names are forgotten.Perfect for readers who enjoy atmospheric historical fantasy, Indigenous storytelling, and supernatural fiction rooted in cultural tradition.Part of The Darkness Has NamesThe Darkness Has Names is an ongoing literary collection that brings together original stories inspired by CHamoru history, folklore, and cultural traditions. While each volume stands on its own, together they form a shared mythological world exploring themes of memory, identity, ancestry, and the enduring relationship between the natural and supernatural worlds.Ideal for readers of Indigenous literature, historical fiction, mythic fantasy, and supernatural fiction.This edition also includes: - A traditional telling of the CHamoru legend of Sirena- An Author's Note exploring the story's cultural inspiration An original dark mythic fantasy inspired by the CHamoru legend of Sirena, exploring love, loss, and the enduring power of the sea. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9798990039087
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