About the Author
Daphne du Maurier
ISBN 9781844080410
Rs. 800
Virago
Frenchman's Creek
Who it's for: Readers of historical romance and adventure fiction
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.
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- Set in Restoration-era London and the Cornish countryside
- Romantic adventure centered on Lady Dona and a French pirate
- Explores themes of escape, passion, and sacrifice
- By Daphne du Maurier, author of Rebecca
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What is the setting of the book?
The story begins in London's Restoration Court and moves to the remote Cornish countryside, specifically Navron, with its woods and hidden creeks.
Who is the main character?
The main character is Lady Dona, a noblewoman who is bored and restless in London and seeks adventure in the countryside.
What is the central conflict?
Lady Dona falls in love with a French pirate who is being hunted by all of Cornwall, and she must choose between sacrificing him or risking her own life to save him.
Who is the author?
The author is Daphne du Maurier, a well-known writer of fiction.