Once upon a time, in the clan of Gray Seals, the most freedom-loving among the silkies, there lived a young man. He loved to listen to stories about the People, swim off their shores and follow the fishing boats. At that time, there lived a beautiful girl on the island of the People. She was stubborn, demanding and proud, and no one could win her heart. On the night of the full moon, she went ashore and burst into tears. A young man from the Silkie tribe appeared from the water: tall, with long black hair and skin dark as wine. The girl fell in love with him and was not going to let him go. She stole his skin, and he lost all memories of his homeland and his family, and was forever tied to land. But one day he will again hear the voice of the ocean and answer its call. A long-awaited new product from Joanne Harris, author of the famous novel “Chocolate.” “ The Blue Salt Trail" is a beautiful story of a people of land and sea, a story of love, betrayal and the call of the ocean. An incredible tale of silkies - mythical creatures from Irish and Scottish folklore. The publication contains gorgeous illustrations by the English artist Bonnie Helen Hawkins, who is known for her traditional landscapes and graphic drawings. About the author. Joanne Harris is a famous English writer, author of fourteen novels and many short stories. Her "Chocolate" received rave reviews and was nominated for prestigious literary awards. And after a brilliant film adaptation starring Juliette Binoche and Johnny Depp, the book became a worldwide bestseller. Today, Harris's books are loved by millions of readers around the world. Her prose is poetic and her plots are unusual.