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(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
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 El RГo Del FrancГ©s Daphne Du Maurier epub
: Unlike many traditional romances, the novel explores Dona's complex and sometimes detached feelings toward motherhood and the burden of responsibility. (originally published in English as Frenchman's Creek )
: 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 Go to product viewer dialog for this item
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.
: A central theme where the protagonist seeks to flee societal constraints and "become another person".
