Daphne du Maurier
Paperback | Pages: 260 pages Rating: 3.94 | 12244 Users | 1121 Reviews
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| Original Title: | Frenchman's Creek |
| ISBN: | 1844080412 (ISBN13: 9781844080410) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Characters: | Dona, Lady St. Columb, Jean-Benoit Aubéry |
| Setting: | Helford River,1670(United Kingdom) |
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Bored and restless in London's Restoration Court, Lady Dona escapes into the British countryside with her restlessness and thirst for adventure as her only guides.Eventually Dona lands in remote Navron, looking for peace of mind in its solitary woods and hidden creeks. She finds the passion her spirit craves in the love of a daring French pirate who is being hunted by all of Cornwall.
Together, they embark upon a quest rife with danger and glory, one which bestows upon Dona the ultimate choice: sacrifice her lover to certain death or risk her own life to save him.
Details Appertaining To Books Frenchman's Creek
| Title | : | Frenchman's Creek |
| Author | : | Daphne du Maurier |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | First Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 260 pages |
| Published | : | May 1st 2003 by Time Warner Books UK (first published September 1941) |
| Categories | : | Classics. Historical. Historical Fiction. Fiction. Romance |
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Ratings: 3.94 From 12244 Users | 1121 ReviewsCriticize Appertaining To Books Frenchman's Creek
In spite of the fact that I knew where this was going early on, I found myself completely immersed in this story. I love Daphne du Maurier. I admire her dream-like writing style and I was enchanted by this story. When I opened this book, I was expecting a story about smugglers unloading crates of brandy by moonlight. But, Daphne surprised me here and because it's du Maurier, I went along with it. I do wish my copy had been some weathered old hardback handed down from a grandparent. Somehow, thatThis was a swashbuckling, fast-paced, entertaining read. Not as sinister as Rebecca or as atmospheric as Jamaica Inn, but still a romping piece of escapist literature from a legendary writer and storyteller. Lady Dona St. Columb is a London socialite on personal holiday with her two young children at her husbands estate on the coast of Cornwall. Dona is way ahead of her time, brazen and sarcastic and headstrong. Jean-Benoit Aubery is the charming, sophisticated Frenchman - the Robin Hood of
I am sitting here at my desk looking at my library book. It has pink and blue and yellow post it notes sticking out of the top and side of the book on so many of the pages! I used them to mark the pages where I thought there were a few wonderful lines or a memorable scene or dialogue as I read. On some, I wrote a comment or a note to remind me what happened in the chapter. I like to go back to them when I am done reading. I always think I will want to add some of the lines or notes when I write
Loved this book.It had pirates.It had Frenchmen.It had a love story.It had intrigue.It had scandal.It had clean language.It had beautiful writing.It's a great read.
"Do you remember my fathers aviary in Hampshire, and how the birds there were well fed, and could fly about their cage? And one day I set a linnet free, and it flew straight out of my hands towards the sun?... Because I feel like that. Like the linnet before it flew."If youve ever felt confined, if youve ever felt like just throwing all caution to the wind and escaping, then you can empathize with Dona St. Columb, the heroine of this delightful adventure! Now, I know what you are thinking,
I adore Daphne Du Maurier, and I think she's probably one of my favourite female writers. Rebecca just totally blew my mind, and Jamaica Inn followed suit. This book however, wasn't as psychologically exciting as those two, and for me, there was an obvious lack of suspense, but despite this, I still enjoyed Du Mauriers signature prose and unmatched writing.I do enjoy the way feminism is strongly existent within this book, as the story is about a woman that refuses to be what society wants her to
4+ Stars. Daphne du Maurier brings her true love of boating and the sea to life in this most enjoyable 17th century atmospheric tale of swashbuckling fun.The excitement begins soon after Lady Dona leaves London society.....and her (foolish) baronet husband.....for their country home and a much needed respite away from everyday boredom and a loveless marriage.With two children and nanny in tow, Dona is finally free to avail herself of sun and solace with long walks in the woods and thoughts of a
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