Description

In the midst of World War II, a spirited English aristocrat finds her sheltered life upended when she encounters a dashing French pirate hiding on her family's Cornish estate. Drawn into a world of danger and forbidden passion, she must navigate the treacherous waters between loyalty and desire. This thrilling tale explores themes of class, rebellion, and the intoxicating allure of a life lived on the edge, all masterfully woven by Daphne du Maurier's signature suspenseful prose.

Available Editions

paperback edition cover

paperback

Little, Brown Book Group Limited

Published Jan 1, 2015

272 pages

ISBN: 9780349006598

available

Reviews

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out of 5

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Community Reviews(1)

@suzanne_xJun 5, 2026

Asides from the romance and the French pirates and a ship named for seagulls, my favourite part of the book were the descriptions of Cornwall. It’s the most idyllic Cornish summer, leaving me yearning for the sun & the sea

Details

First Published

1941

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for Frenchman's Creek by Daphne du Maurier.

War/Trauma
Sexual Content