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Four Great Cornish Novels by Daphne Du Maurier is a collection of some of her most captivating works, all set in the hauntingly beautiful landscape of Cornwall. This collection showcases Du Maurier’s skill at weaving mystery, romance, and gothic suspense, with Cornwall’s rugged cliffs, windswept moors, and hidden coves as a backdrop. Each novel immerses readers in tales of passion, deceit, and supernatural intrigue.
The collection includes Jamaica Inn, where a young woman stumbles upon a dark world of smuggling and violence in a bleak inn on Bodmin Moor. Rebecca, her most famous novel, centers on the mysterious Manderley estate and the haunting presence of the former Mrs. de Winter, weaving a tale of jealousy and identity. Frenchman’s Creek follows a restless noblewoman’s thrilling romance with a pirate, blending adventure with an exploration of freedom and desire. My Cousin Rachel introduces readers to a tale of suspicion and obsession, as a young man wrestles with his attraction to his enigmatic cousin and the possibility that she may be a murderer.
These novels capture Du Maurier’s deep connection to Cornwall and her talent for blending atmospheric settings with complex psychological narratives. The collection is an ideal choice for those who enjoy suspenseful stories rich in mood, mystery, and the unyielding pull of the Cornish coast.
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