Epub — El Rг­o Del Francг©s Daphne Du Maurier

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.

: 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

: Unlike many traditional romances, the novel explores Dona's complex and sometimes detached feelings toward motherhood and the burden of responsibility.