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Jamaica Inn is a true classic. After the death of her mother, Mary Yellan travels to Jamaica Inn on the wild British moors to live with her Aunt Patience. The coachman warns her of the strange happenings there, but Mary is committed to remain at Jamaica Inn. Suddenly, her life is in the hands of strangers: her uncle, Joss Merlyn, whose crude ways repel her; Aunt Patience, who seems mentally unstable and perpetually frightened; and the enigmatic Francis Davey. But most importantly, Mary meets Jem Merlyn, Joss's younger brother, whose kisses make her heart race. Caught up in the danger at this inn of evil repute, Mary must survive murder, mystery, storms, and smugglers before she can build a life with Jem.

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"Narrator Britton elevates this Gothic romance . . . pauses and pace contribute to make this enjoyably atmospheric." S.G.B. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine --Ce texte provient de la Audio Cassette �dition.

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4.0�toiles sur 5 A Gothic tale that rings dark and mysterious to the end., Jui 5 2002

Par	Denise Bentley "Kelsana" (The California Redwoods) - Voir tous mes commentaires (REAL NAME)

Mary Yellan is our spunky protagonist who has come to stay with her Aunt Patience and Uncle Joss, and evil man who is the landlord at Jamaica Inn. Early on she is warned of strange happenings at the Inn and after one look at the clientele she has learned to lock her door at night. Strange noises deep in the night alert her to the possibility of illegal activity but she remains silent at her aunt's request.

Mary becomes friends with the Vicar, an albino who has taken a bit of a fancy to her, and Jem her uncle's brother who is a rover and a thief. What is there in Mary's future on the moors, so sinister and dreary? Who's groans and cries are heard on the wind, as it washes up from the ocean, and penetrates the fog that lies like a blanket upon the moors?

A true Gothic adventure that will leave you feeling the depth of despair and the chill of the air as you wander the moors in search of the answers. Kelsana 6/4/02

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4.0�toiles sur 5 Not the best DuMaurier but enjoyable nonetheless, Jui 23 2001

Par	Ruth Dubb (Alexandria, VA United States) - Voir tous mes commentaires (REAL NAME)

Even if it is not as good as Rebecca, My Cousin Rachel, or The Scapegoat (but better than the House on the Strand), it is still a page turner, vivid and descriptive and, in the best DuMaurier tradition, very very dark. That said, my rating would actually be closer to 3 1/2 stars.

Mary Yellan is an appealingly scrappy heroine, if somewhat prone to foolhardy actions. I liked that she had guts and that she could be honest about her feelings about a man she had no business loving. Another plus for this book: I bought her falling in love with the roguish horse thief Jem Merlyn. I myself found him sexy (wish there had been more of him in the book). Their chemistry was a nice reflection of the less benign pairing of Mary's poor Aunt Patience and the brutish Joss Merlyn. Perhaps my favorite line because it spoke volumes in few words is "Now Mary understood why she hated her uncle." Or something to that effect.

DuMaurier goes a little overboard in the description of the moor and the tors, although I admit it is necessary to establish the setting. A big reason I do love DuMaurier books is the strong sense of place and time. I suppose that this particular setting was not as interesting as - say - the estate in Rebecca. I knew so because my eye would dart down the page and the next for quotation marks in the hopes that a conversation would break up the lengthy descriptions.

In short one could do a lot worse than this book in the general realm of fiction but as far as DuMaurier fiction is concerned, one could do somewhat better.

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4.0�toiles sur 5 Not a Classic but Definitely Worth Reading, Jui 3 2001

Par	Diana (Marseille, France) - Voir tous mes commentaires

For anyone who likes romance and suspense, this book is for you. I agree that sometimes the book drags on, but then so do many classics...I'm not very picky but I have read many books, and so from experience I say that this book is not one to miss out on...it's not as harsh as some other of Daphne Du Maurier's books, such as My Cousin Rachel, which I had to put down after a few chapters because it depressed me too much.

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4.0�toiles sur 5 Great captivating novel of suspense and emotion
This exciting novel is very deep psychologically. Young and ignorant Mary Yellan is suddenly faced with the terrors and dangers of the world, when her loving mother tragically... Read more

Publi� le Jui 3 2001 par Austin D. Tyler

4.0�toiles sur 5 Dark romance
Set sometime in early nineteenth century Cornwall, this is a novel about Mary Yellan, a young woman who is left alone in the world when her mother dies. Read more

Publi� le Janv. 1 2001 par A. Woodley

2.0�toiles sur 5 Jamaica Inn
An account of the dark reality of life and human nature. A grim way of life in crime, murder, and abuses. The characters are caught in the horrid crimes of the times. Read more

Publi� le Oct. 27 2000 par Kathy Struewing

3.0�toiles sur 5 HELLO?
Excuse me miss 17-year-old from the Netherlands but you just gave away the entire plot of the book. Nice going. Thanks. Read more

Publi� le Janv. 4 2000 par Margaret Taylor