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Though not as good as her exquisite REBECCA or the plot-twisting MY COUSIN RACHEL (few books are), Daphne du Maurier's FRENCHMAN'S CREEK is still a compelling story and a good listen. It's a seventeenth-century costume drama, in which the lead player, Lady St. Columb ("milady"), has left London and her husband out of boredom and gone alone to her country estate in Cornwall. There she encounters a French pirate, a man of wit, urbanity, civility, and charm and, on a whim, joins his pirate crew. Though matters are a bit predictable from then on, reader John Castle's excellent narration will keep you changing cassettes. Properly dramatic (on occasion overly so), skilled in pronunciation niceties, and obviously interested in the story, Castle is a good choice for this book. One caveat: Castle frequently lowers his voice for dramatic effect so that you rush to the volume knob. But the effort is worthwhile. T.H. (c) AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

The Boston Globe, January 1999

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4.0�toiles sur 5 A Creatively Twisted Love Story, Avril 5 2004

Par	"m_suiter" (Waldron, IN) - Voir tous mes commentaires

This review is from: Frenchmans Creek (Paperback)

I enjoyed this a great deal because it was not the typical historical romantic novel. Although this took place in the 17th century I believe that some in the modern world could relate to Lady St. Columb. It is as though she is having mid-life crises even though she is only near thirty. She has fallen out of love with her husband and is bored with her life in London. She decides that she needs time away from both her husband and London society, so she gathers her children and heads to the family estate in Cornwall. There she finds the peace and quite she has been longing for as well as an adventurous pirate. She and the pirate are instantly attracted to each other. He is everything that she longs for in her life offering her friendship, reckless adventure, fantasy and is without responsibilities. She is torn with having to making decisions with which she will have to live for ever.

The story was wonderfully written. I found it hard to feel sorry for Dona because her character is very selfish, thinking only of herself. I felt a bit of compassion for her husband; he was completely clueless to the things that went on around him. The attraction between Dona and The Frenchman was largely based on mental attraction and the love for adventure, which helped ease the disappointment that it lacked lust. It leaves you wondering about physical and truly emotional attraction between Dona and the Frenchman, especially if you are accustomed to reading romance novels. The fact that it deals with adultery makes for an emotional read. I found myself feeling tugged in different directions, wanting her to be with pirate and keeping her family together. It is some what sad that she feels trapped and unhappy with her life. I would only recommend this novel to someone who enjoyed adventure with a bit of romance, but if you are a true lover of romance this book may leave you a little disappointed.

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5.0�toiles sur 5 A Fun Escape, F�v 28 2004

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This review is from: Frenchmans Creek (Paperback)

Daphne Du Maurier is a talented storyteller. Her word usage is amazing. The plot of the story is okay, but the way the story is told is magical. Hint: The first few pages of the book also serve as the ending.

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4.0�toiles sur 5 Wonderful classic gothic romance!, Jui 19 2003

Par	K. J. Blake "Super Reader" (Phoenix,AZ United States) - Voir tous mes commentaires (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Frenchmans Creek (Paperback)

If you like modern gothic you must read the master ! Daphne du Maurier is a classic!

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When wild , daring Lady DOnna suddenly left London and her husband and fled to Navron, her mysterious Cornwall estate, she did not know she had a date with destiny. But Jean Benoit Aubery, the notorious gentleman pirate, had been using Navron as his headquarters. And suddenly they were together- sharing desperate adventure, falling dangerously in love, casting convention to the winds and coutring disaster every moment....

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5.0�toiles sur 5 Best book ever
This has become my favorite book of all times. I saw the PBS movie version first and just had to read the book-- and it's ten times better than the movie! Read more

Publi� le Avril 27 2003

3.0�toiles sur 5 A satisfying read
If you like historical romances and can enjoy one even if it lacks the "sensuality" found in the historical romance novels typically sold today, you'll likely enjoy this story... Read more

Publi� le F�v 27 2003 par LadyT

5.0�toiles sur 5 Lady Dona's Acceptance of Womanhood
Anyone who feels trapped in a mid-life crisis or just a plain old stagnant existence for a seemingly unendurable amount of time will empathize with Du Maurier's bored and... Read more

Publi� le D�c 9 2002 par Diana F. Von Behren

5.0�toiles sur 5 Frenchman's Creek
I've read the book and I've had the pleasure of viewing the Mobile Masterpiece tape. Both are exquisite. This tale is romantic, hopeful, and loaded with adventure. Read more

Publi� le Juil 16 2002 par Meg Stone