THE MERMAID FROM JEJU

Novel. In the aftermath of WWII, Goh Junja is coming into her own. She is the latest successful deep-sea diver in a family of strong haenyeo. She urges her mother to allow her to make the trip to Mt. Halla, where they trade abalone and other sea delicacies for pork. While there she falls in love with a mountain boy who rescues her after a harrowing journey.