“Mary sat motionless, shrouded in her cloak; and she prayed in her own way that Aunt Patience would forgive her, and find peace now, wherever she should be, and that the dragging chains of life would fall away from her, leaving her free.”
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
“O put the memory away, girl, she told herself sternly. For the sorrow could eat you entire.”
“Decisions are easy when your values are clear.”
“Sometimes the best thing anyone can do for someone else is just… listen.”
“The same love that bound people together could sometimes be a barrier when it turned to grief.”