Frenchman's Creek

by Daphne du Maurier
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Good Books rating 3.33
Historical Fiction
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  • ID: 11091
  • Added: 2026-02-21
  • Updated: 2026-03-04
  • ISBN: 9781405518062
  • Publisher: Hachette UK
  • Published: 2012-06-07
  • Formats: 2
  • Reviews: 3

Lady Dona St Columb, known for her scandalous behavior at the Restoration Court, seeks solace and freedom at her husband's Cornish estate, Navron. There, she encounters Jean-Benoit Aubéry, a French pirate who stirs her sense of adventure and love. Their passionate affair is fraught with danger as they navigate the treacherous waters of piracy and court intrigue. Dona must ultimately choose between sacrificing her lover to certain death or risking her own life to save him. This thrilling romance, penned by the bestselling author of Rebecca, is a swashbuckling tale of exquisite danger and tangled love, praised for its fearless originality and exhilarating adventure.

Reviews
Julia's Books · Julia · 2021-05-12
disappointing 1.50

This book is seen as a poor follow-up to another novel by the same author, lacking depth and substance. It is considered a throwaway romance.

Julia was quite disappointed with this book, feeling it didn't live up to the standards set by the author's previous works. She found it to be a shallow romance lacking the depth and substance that she expected. The story is set in Cornwall, a typical setting for moody Gothic tales, but it fails to capture the essence of those themes. Overall, it's seen as a letdown for fans of the author.

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    Frenchman's Creek, in my view, is a poor follow-up to that novel, a throwaway romance that has little of real substance.

    The story is set in Cornwall, a typical setting for moody Gothic tales, but it fails to capture the essence of those themes.

    It's a shallow romance lacking the depth and substance that I expected.

AustenProse · 2020-07-08
excellent 4.50

This book is praised as a classic tale of romance and suspense, with all the elements for a compelling and satisfying read. It is seen as a page-turner.

The reviewer at AustenProse highly recommends this book, calling it a classic tale of romance and suspense. They found it to be a compelling and satisfying read, with all the right elements to keep readers engaged. The story is set in Cornwall, adding to its charm and allure. The reviewer particularly enjoyed the suspenseful moments and the romantic elements, making it a page-turner that they couldn't put down. Overall, it's seen as a must-read for fans of the genre.

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    Frenchman's Creek is a classic tale of romance and suspense.

    It has all the elements necessary for a compelling, page-turning, and ultimately satisfying read.

    The story is set in Cornwall, adding to its charm and allure.

Emma's Travels With Books · Emma · 2020-04-30
poignant 4.00

This book is described as a tale of emotional and sexual awakening, loss, and compromise. It is seen as a poignant and sophisticated novel.

Emma found this book to be a deeply moving tale of emotional and sexual awakening, loss, and compromise. She appreciated the sophistication and poignant moments throughout the story. The reviewer noted that it's a much more nuanced and sophisticated novel compared to some of the author's other works. The themes of risk and compromise add depth to the narrative, making it a standout read. Overall, it's seen as a poignant and thought-provoking novel.

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    Here is a tale of emotional and sexual awakening, of loss and risk and compromise.

    It's a much more poignant and slippery novel...uneasily sophisticated.

    The themes of risk and compromise add depth to the narrative.

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