When Mary Yellan, a farmer's daughter from Helford, obeyed her mother's dying wish and went to live with her aunt near Bodmin, she had no idea that her attractive, laughing relative was married to the landlord of Jamaica Inn, miles from anywhere on Bodmin Moor. As the coachman warned her: 'Respectable folk don't go to Jamaica any more'. And as her evil giant of an uncle soon told her, after a few glasses of brandy: 'I'm not drunk enough to tell you why I live in this God forgotten spot, and why I'm the landlord of Jamaica Inn.' In her first famous novel Daphne du Maurier transferred the world of the Bronte's to Cornwall in the early nineteenth century. In the dark events along the Cornish coast, in the ugly brutality of Joss Merlyn, and in the enigmatic character of his brother Jem, the reader gets an exciting foretaste of her next novel, Rebecca.
Daphne Du Maurier
Daphne du Maurier was a British author known for her compelling and atmospheric novels and short stories. Her most notable works include "Rebecca," "My Cousin Rachel," and "Jamaica Inn," which often feature elements of suspense, mystery, and the supernatural. Du Maurier's writing style is characterized by its rich descriptions, complex characters, and ability to create a sense of tension and unease.
Du Maurier's impact on the literary genre of gothic fiction and psychological thrillers is significant, as she was able to blend elements of romance, suspense, and psychological depth in her works. "Rebecca," her most famous novel, is a classic of 20th-century literature and has been adapted into numerous films and stage productions. Overall, Du Maurier's contributions to literature continue to be celebrated for their enduring popularity and influence on modern storytelling.
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Jamaica Inn
The thrilling gothic classic from the beloved author of REBECCA
