“No human being could live in this wasted country, thought Mary, and remain like other people; the very children would be born twisted, like the blackened shrubs of broom, bent by the force of a wind that never ceased, blow as it would from east and west, from north and south. Their minds would be twisted, too, their thoughts evil, dwelling as they must amidst marshland and granite, harsh heather and crumbling stone.”
Daphne Du Maurier's classic novel weaves a tale of intrigue and romance amidst the haunting ruins of Jamaica Inn. The story unfolds in the shadow of the Napoleonic Wars, where the inn serves as a cover for a band of smugglers. The protagonist, Mary Yellan, finds herself entangled in the dangerous world of her distant cousin, who is entangled in a web of deceit and betrayal. more
British author known for her suspense novels and romantic stories. Daphne du Maurier's works are characterized by their mysterious and supernatural elements, with her most famous novels being 'Rebecca' and 'The Turn of the Screw'. Her writing style has had a profound impact on literature. more
“There are simply no shortcuts in the long run.”
“The path to mastery involves being a white-belter till it becomes black from use.”