Frenchman's Creek by Daphne du Maurier

Frenchman's Creek

Daphne du Maurier

253 pages • first pub 1941 (editions)

fiction classics historical romance adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

The Restoration Court knows Lady Dona St Columb to be ripe for any folly, anything to alter the tedium of her days. But there is another Dona who longs for a life of honest love - even if it is spiced with danger. It is this Dona who flees London ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,411 reviews

Moods

adventurous 96%
mysterious 35%
emotional 31%
lighthearted 24%
tense 18%
funny 17%
hopeful 15%
reflective 11%
inspiring 9%
sad 8%
dark 5%
relaxing 5%
challenging 1%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 26%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Character: 29% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.91

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