Frenchman's Creek
From the author of Rebecca comes the story of a woman who craves love, freedom, and adventure--but it might cost her everything.
"Highly personalized adventure, ultra-romantic mood, and skillful storytelling." --New York Times
A lost classic from master of gothic romance and author of Rebecca, Daphne du Maurier, Frenchman's Creek is an electrifying tale of love and scandal on the high seas.
Jaded by the numbing politeness of London in the late 1600s, 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, secrets, 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 a breathtaking historical romance rife with suspense and intrigue, about a woman embracing danger and romance, haunted by the gothic mood of du Maurier's Rebecca, Jamaica Inn, and My Cousin Rachel.
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Daphne du Maurier was born in London in 1907, the second daughter of a famous stage actor and actress. Her first novel was published in 1931, but it was her 1938 novel Rebecca which made her one of the most successful writers of her time. Alfred Hitchcock's adaptation of the book won the Best Picture Oscar in 1940, and he used her material again for his classic The Birds. In 1969, Du Maurier was created a Dame of the British Empire.
At the age of 81, Du Maurier died at home in her beloved Cornwall, the region that had been the setting for many of her books.
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)
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 a entertaining read and one I would recommend if you enjoy a classic historical romance. -- Darlene Smoliak "Peeking Between the Pages" (05/14/2009)
Wow, I can certainly tell why Sourcebooks wants to bring back stories like these!... Frenchman's Creek is a most satisfying tale. -- Barbara Ligens "Book Loons" (05/22/2009)
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 was so caught up in the story that I did not want to put it down. -- Kristi Herbrand "Books and Needlepoint" (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 am just sorry that it has taken me this long to read something by this fantastic author. This will not be the last book I read by her though, that's a guarantee! -- Tracee Gleichner "The Review From Here" (05/29/2009)
It's romantic and scandalous and adventurous. The most pleasant journey I've ever taken with a pirate. -- Corinne Edwards "The Book Nest" (06/02/2009)
[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)
Fans of Rafael Sabatini and other romantic period adventures will be quite pleased with this book. -- Tripp Ritter "Books are My Only Friends" (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)
"I really liked "Frenchman's Creek", it reminded me why classics are classics, endured for many generations and will be read by countless others." - Reading Extravaganza
"I really liked "Frenchman's Creek," it reminded me why classics are classics, endured for many generations and will be read by countless others." - Reading Extravaganza
"Anyone who has ever felt the need to escape from the cage of daily life will identify with and love this book. " - Book Thoughts By Lisa
"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." - Ex Libris
"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." - Medieval Bookworm
"I really liked Frenchman's Creek, it reminded me why classics are classics, endured for many generations and will be read by countless others." - Reading Extravaganza
"[A]n entertaining, very well written story..." - A Lovely Shore Breeze
"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. " - The Literate Housewife
"This is a entertaining read and one I would recommend if you enjoy a classic historical romance." - Peeking Between the Pages
"Wow, I can certainly tell why Sourcebooks wants to bring back stories like these!... Frenchman's Creek is a most satisfying tale. " - Book Loons
"This is excellent and intense storytelling, many thanks to Sourcebooks for re-releasing the novels of this classic author. " - The Tome Traveller's Weblog
" I was so caught up in the story that I did not want to put it down." - Books and Needlepoint
"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." - Reader for Life
"I am just sorry that it has taken me this long to read something by this fantastic author. This will not be the last book I read by her though, that's a guarantee!" - The Review From Here
" It's romantic and scandalous and adventurous. The most pleasant journey I've ever taken with a pirate. " - The Book Nest
"[I]t was definitely enjoyable. She has quite a way with words, the language she used was simply beautiful. " - Devourer of Books
"Fans of Rafael Sabatini and other romantic period adventures will be quite pleased with this book." - Books are My Only Friends
"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." - A Reader's Respite
