by Daphne Du Maurier (Author)
A lady bound by duty. A pirate who lives by desire. Together, they risk everything in a historical romance of freedom, danger, and forbidden love.
Restless in London's rigid society, Lady Dona St. Columb escapes to the Cornish coast. There, shadowed creeks conceal a daring French privateer who offers the adventure she craves. Their secret encounters unfold in a world of stolen passion, dangerous choices, and the intoxicating pull of a gothic love story that defies every convention.
Celebrated for her lyrical prose and haunting settings, Daphne du Maurier delivers a classic romance novel that readers call "the perfect escape" and "a breath of fresh air." Frenchman's Creek endures as both swashbuckling pirate adventure and timeless exploration of longing, danger, and the perilous beauty of surrendering to the heart.
"Highly personalized adventure, ultra-romantic mood, and skillful storytelling." --New York Times
Author Biography
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.
Number of Pages: 288
Dimensions: 0.8 x 7.9 x 5.2 IN
Publication Date: March 01, 2009
