There, she discovers that her hidden creek is being used as a base by a cultured and gentlemanly French pirate, . Drawn to his free spirit and intellect, Dona disguises herself as a boy to join his crew on a daring raid. The romance and adventure are eventually threatened when her husband and his friends arrive to capture the pirate, forcing Dona to choose between her duty to her children and the freedom of the sea. Key Themes and Style
(originally published in English as Frenchman's Creek ) is a 1941 historical adventure and romance novel by celebrated British author Daphne du Maurier . It is widely available as an eBook from major retailers like Barnes & Noble and eBooks.com . Plot Overview El RГo Del FrancГ©s Daphne Du Maurier epub
Set in 17th-century Cornwall during the reign of Charles II, the story follows , a bored and rebellious English aristocrat. Disillusioned with her shallow life in London and her "doltish" husband, she flees to their remote estate, Navron House. There, she discovers that her hidden creek is
The Spanish translation, El Río del Francés , has been recently revitalized by Alba Editorial in their Rara Avis collection. Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Frenchman's Creek Key Themes and Style (originally published in English
: While more of a "roistering cloak and sword romance" than her famous gothic work Rebecca , it still features the evocative, moody Cornish landscapes for which du Maurier is known. Availability and Formats