Frenchman's Creek - Softcover

Du Maurier, Daphne

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1402217102 ISBN 13: 9781402217104

Publisher: Sourcebooks Landmark, 2009

Synopsis

"Highly personalized adventure, ultra-romantic mood, and skillful storytelling." --New York Times

DAPHNE DU MAURIER'S LOST CLASSIC; AN ELECTRIFYING TALE OF LOVE AND SCANDAL ON THE HIGH SEAS.

Jaded by the numbing politeness of Restoration London, Lady Dona St. Columb revolts against high society. She rides into the countryside, guided only by her restlessness and her longing to escape.

But when chance leads her to meet a French pirate, hidden within Cornwall's shadowy forests, Dona discovers that her passions and thirst for adventure have never been more aroused. 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.

Frenchman's Creek is the breathtaking story of a woman searching for love and adventure who embraces the dangerous life of a fugitive on the seas.

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Review:

Anyone who has ever felt the need to escape from the cage of daily life will identify with and love this book. -- Lisa Harvey "Book Thoughts By Lisa" (03/27/2009)

I really liked "Frenchman's Creek", it reminded me why classics are classics, endured for many generations and will be read by countless others. -- Liliana Swistek "Reading Extravaganza" (05/05/2009)

[A]n entertaining, very well written story... -- CaiteMaire Fitz "A Lovely Shore Breeze" (05/06/2009)

Be careful when you set out to read this novel. Daphne du Maurier will capture your imagination with more stealth, speed, and skill than any of her pirates ever could. -- Jennifer Conner "The Literate Housewife" (05/13/2009)

This is excellent and intense storytelling, many thanks to Sourcebooks for re-releasing the novels of this classic author. -- Carey Anderson "The Tome Traveller's Weblog" (05/26/2009)

I heartily recommend Frenchman's Creek to anyone who appreciates romance, mystery or the gothic novel... I praise Sourcebooks for bringing her work to a new generation of readers. -- Tina Baich "Reader for Life" (05/27/2009)

[I]t was definitely enjoyable. She has quite a way with words, the language she used was simply beautiful. -- Jen Karbaek "Devourer of Books" (06/02/2009)

This is a fabulous read for fans of romance or fans of gothic historical fiction and it is a tribute to the folks at Sourcebooks for choosing such a timeless classic to reprint today. -- Michele Jacobson "A Reader's Respite" (06/04/2009)

The denouement will keep one thinking for a long time after the book has been finished, and would be a great discussion topic for book groups. -- Sharon Goforth "Ex Libris" (04/06/2009)

The story is intriguing and the book is an absolute pleasure to read. I had a lovely time with this, and I think you would too. -- Meghan Kawka "Medieval Bookworm" (04/21/2009)

Book Description:

A memorable novel rich in character and imagination.

About this edition

• Publisher: Sourcebooks Landmark
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1402217102
• ISBN 13: 9781402217104
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 288