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EPISODE · Aug 22, 2025 · 16 MIN

Chapter Five - A Little Orphan Mermaid

from The Maid of Sker by R.D. Blackmore (Unabridged)

The story takes a poignant turn in this chapter of R.D. Blackmore’s The Maid of Sker. What begins as an unusual catch from the sea is revealed to be a helpless child — described as “a little orphan mermaid.” Her sudden appearance brings mystery, compassion, and a new sense of responsibility into the narrator’s life, marking a turning point in the tale.Blackmore blends the harsh realities of coastal survival with moments of tenderness, showing how fate and the sea shape the lives of those along the South Wales shore.For listeners in Porthcawl, Kenfig, and the surrounding area, this chapter deepens the rediscovery of a long out-of-print novel rooted in the very landscapes and legends of your community.

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The story takes a poignant turn in this chapter of R.D. Blackmore’s The Maid of Sker. What begins as an unusual catch from the sea is revealed to be a helpless child — described as “a little orphan mermaid.” Her sudden appearance brings mystery,...

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