Tag Archives: Cornwall

The King’s General by Daphne du Maurier

Posted on February 7, 2013 by

If you asked me to name my favourite author I wouldn’t be able to give a definitive answer; there are so many that I love and I would find it hard to single one out. But one name that would … Continue reading →

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In Her Shadow by Louise Douglas

Posted on August 18, 2012 by

After reading The Secrets Between Us last year as part of the Transworld Book Group, I’ve been looking forward to reading another book by Louise Douglas and I was pleased to find that her new novel, In Her Shadow, has … Continue reading →

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Jamaica Inn by Daphne du Maurier (re-read)

Posted on February 11, 2012 by

After her mother’s death, Mary Yellan goes to live with her Aunt Patience and Uncle Joss at their inn on Bodmin Moor in Cornwall. But during the coach journey to her new home, Mary hears some disturbing things about Jamaica … Continue reading →

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The Rose Garden by Susanna Kearsley

Posted on November 29, 2011 by

Following the death of her sister Katrina, Eva Ward leaves her home in Los Angeles and travels to England to scatter Katrina’s ashes. Eva knows that of everywhere in the world the place that held the most special memories for … Continue reading →

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The Loving Spirit by Daphne du Maurier

Posted on October 18, 2011 by

If you’ve been following my blog for a while you’ll know that Daphne du Maurier is one of my favourite authors, so when I saw that Simon of Savidge Reads and Polly of Novel Insights were hosting a Discovering Daphne … Continue reading →

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Rule Britannia by Daphne du Maurier

Posted on June 22, 2011 by

I love Daphne du Maurier; whenever I pick up one of her books I know I’m guaranteed a good read. Although this one was not as good as some and I can certainly understand why it’s one of her less … Continue reading →

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The House on the Strand by Daphne du Maurier

Posted on January 9, 2011 by

Dick Young is at a turning point in his life. He has recently left his job at a London publishing firm and needs to decide what he wants from his future. He’s been offered another job in New York and … Continue reading →

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