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by Daphne du Maurier
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KatieC
KatieC rated it 15 years ago
I have loved this book for 25 years and I dip into it every couple of years. It never grows old and I can't exactly account for that. It's not the best written book I've ever read, but I think the story is a timeless one about unfulfilled dreams and monotonous responsibility. It is about the only ro...
Bettie's Books
Bettie's Books rated it 15 years ago
Dedication: To Paddy and ChristopherOpening: When the east wind blows up Helford river the shining waters become troubled and disturbed, and the little waves beat angrily on the sandy shores.I prefer her gothic offerings and she has given us quite a few of those *smiles*5* - Rebecca4* - Jamaica Inn4...
Kiwiria
Kiwiria rated it 16 years ago
A difficult book to review, because while I wasn't terribly impressed by the plot, I was taken in by the character development. Especially in Dona obviously, but actually also in Harry. It's my wish for them, that they may come to understand each other, and be more happy together.I always have probl...
misfitandmom
misfitandmom rated it 16 years ago
Set during the reign of Charles II, Lady Dona St. Columb finally tires of her husband and his hard playing friends and abandons London for their estate in Cornwall. Dona and her children thrive in the country life, but not all is as it seems - there's a bit of a mystery surrounding the servant in ch...
SJane
SJane rated it 46 years ago
I read this sometime after reading "Rebecca" in the hope it would be as good. Wrong! Forgettable stuff.
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