Grief-stricken and isolated, Simon discovers a mysterious 18th-century circus book that holds the key to a family curse claiming the lives of women on a single fateful date. As July 24th approaches, he races to uncover the tragic love story between a mute boy and a mermaid—a doomed romance that has haunted his bloodline for generations. Weaving between present-day mystery and historical secrets, this hand-illustrated debut masterfully blends magical realism with intimate family drama. A haunting exploration of how the past refuses to stay buried, and the lengths we'll go to save those we love.
