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Frenchman's Creek
by Daphne Du Maurier
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- Fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Very Good
- Seller
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London, Greater London, United Kingdom
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About This Item
UK: Gollancz, 1941. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. Frenchman's Creek by Daphne Du Maurier First Edition Gollancz 1941. A fine copy. Small neat contemporary inscription to ffep. No foxing to contents or edges. Covers are bright, unblemished and without toning to spine. In original near VG dust jacket. "Frenchman's Creek" by Daphne du Maurier transports readers to 17th-century Cornwall, where the audacious and adventurous Lady Dona St. Columb seeks refuge from her stifling aristocratic life. Venturing to the secluded Frenchman's Creek estate, she encounters the enigmatic pirate Jean-Benoit Aubéry. As a secret romance blossoms amidst the scenic landscapes, Dona becomes entangled in a thrilling world of piracy and rebellion. Du Maurier weaves a captivating tale of love, freedom, and self-discovery, exploring the complexities of desire and duty. With richly drawn characters and a picturesque setting, this historical romance enthralls readers, leaving them swept away by the allure of forbidden passion and daring escapades.
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- Bookseller
- Brought to Book Ltd
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 007484
- Title
- Frenchman's Creek
- Author
- Daphne Du Maurier
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition 1st Printing
- Publisher
- Gollancz
- Place of Publication
- UK
- Date Published
- 1941
- Weight
- 1.43 lbs
- Keywords
- Frenchman's Creek by Daphne Du Maurier First Edition Gollancz 1941
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Brought to Book Ltd
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About Brought to Book Ltd
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- Spine
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- Edges
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- First Edition
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- Jacket
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- VG
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- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- FFEP
- A common abbreviation for Front Free End Paper. Generally, it is the first page of a book and is part of a single sheet that...
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