Original Mermaid, The

This is a story about one of the world's most famous women - who has largely been forgotten by history. Annette Kellerman conquered ricketts by learning to swim, and then kept on going; becoming a champion swimmer, vaudeville star, film star and pioneering health exponent.

The Original Mermaid is an extraordinary "Girl's Own Adventure" about a woman who knew no boundaries. Kellerman helped forge a new identity and sense of possibility for women around the world. She was a spunky, pioneering character who triumphed against adversity with her almost unstoppable determination.