Jamaica Inn
Ratings20
Average rating3.5
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Ratings20
Average rating3.5
On a bitter November evening, young Mary Yellan journeys across the rainswept moors to Jamaica Inn in honor of her mother's dying request. When she arrives, the warning of the coachman begins to echo in her memory, for her aunt Patience cowers before hulking Uncle Joss Merlyn. Terrified of the inn's brooding power, Mary gradually finds herself ensnared in the dark schemes being enacted behind its crumbling walls -- and tempted to love a man she dares not trust. "A fine romantic tale...rich in suspense and surprise."-New York Times Book Review
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Not something I'd usually read, but it intrigued me somewhat. A classic story that i heard so much about growing up. Reading it kept me gripped more than I expected as attempted to read it with an open mind, which I dad and was surprised how much i liked and see why it has become a classic read.
On top of this I love Cornwall and that coastline of the UK is simply stunning, which comes to life in Du Murier's vivid descriptions. Worth a go even if this isn't usually your cup of tea
A tendency for melodrama, but much better than I was expecting. Very atmospheric.
Living with a brute
flirting with his hot brother
Mary is a mess.
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