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Daphne du Maurier
I picked a couple of D du M books on a clearance stand the other day, as I remembered there had been a bit of positive chat around here recently about her books. I got Rebecca and Frenchman's Creek, for $7 each for the new pb. They had a few other titles there too, so I will no doubt find myself there again before too long Though they didn't have The Glass Blowers, My Cousin Rachel, Jamaica Inn or the House on Strand Street.
Though they didn't have The Glass Blowers, My Cousin Rachel, Jamaica Inn or the House on Strand Street.
[quote=""Misfit""] Anyone know how much of that is fact and not author fancy?[/quote]
I think that would be difficult to determine, but the family did leave behind letters and such that she used for the book. I also found this entryover at 20th Century American Bestsellers project. You'll find contemporary reception and a critical essay at the bottom.
Overall, I thought this was an interesting approach to that period, and it helped fill in some gaps in my knowledge of it. I didn't know much about the Vendean revolt when I read this; it's definitely a slice of history I won't soon forget. The brothers were all so different, weren't they? I adored Pierre.
I think that would be difficult to determine, but the family did leave behind letters and such that she used for the book. I also found this entryover at 20th Century American Bestsellers project. You'll find contemporary reception and a critical essay at the bottom.
Overall, I thought this was an interesting approach to that period, and it helped fill in some gaps in my knowledge of it. I didn't know much about the Vendean revolt when I read this; it's definitely a slice of history I won't soon forget. The brothers were all so different, weren't they? I adored Pierre.
I enjoyed "House on the Strand" .....sort of a time slip book....well done....I'm told that Ms. DuM. was not well liked by the Cornwallians.....Especially when she described the local characters and places of Cornwall(she did not get it right).....FM a author who lives in Cornwall ....she is not a DuM hater...she just wanted set the record straight re: Ms. DuM and Cornwall.....
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Vanessa
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I enjoyed House on the Strand.
The Cornwallians can't dislike DduM too much as they have a DduM festival every year - next one is in May.
The Cornwallians can't dislike DduM too much as they have a DduM festival every year - next one is in May.
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[quote=""Vanessa""]The Cornwallians can't dislike DduM too much as they have a DduM festival every year - next one is in May.[/quote]
yes, plus a lot of the locations in her books are popular visitor attractions, so I don't think they'll bite the hand that's feeding them too much!
I loved House on the Strand, two very different people recommended it to me years ago, and they were both right, so it shows DduM must have fairly universal appeal. There is a very strong historical element to HontheS, the guy involved finds the historical bit more interesting than his present day - sound familiar!
yes, plus a lot of the locations in her books are popular visitor attractions, so I don't think they'll bite the hand that's feeding them too much!
I loved House on the Strand, two very different people recommended it to me years ago, and they were both right, so it shows DduM must have fairly universal appeal. There is a very strong historical element to HontheS, the guy involved finds the historical bit more interesting than his present day - sound familiar!
DduM. and Cornwall
[quote=""Madeleine""]yes, plus a lot of the locations in her books are popular visitor attractions, so I don't think they'll bite the hand that's feeding them too much!I loved House on the Strand, two very different people recommended it to me years ago, and they were both right, so it shows DduM must have fairly universal appeal. There is a very strong historical element to HontheS, the guy involved finds the historical bit more interesting than his present day - sound familiar!
[/quote]I hope you don't think I'm a DduM hater....I'm far from it.....but I'm just relaying FM's feelings about Daphne not being a Cornwallian, and trying to capture the true Cornwall.....I think she was trying say that there is some local resentment about D. being a transplant from London?......Is there any Corwallians out there; that can explain this better than I......I do remember FM stating there is a fine line to walk because the DduM interest and the dependence on the tourist $$$$ in Cornwall?.....Please I don't mean to start a controversy......BTW... I think her novels translate to film wonderfully......Cheers
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No, I didn't get bad vibes. I've just never heard that before.
She did live in Cornwall for many years - Manderley is based on Menabilly where she lived at one stage in her life. And I think the House on the Strand is based on the Dower House where she ended up living as she couldn't stay in Menabilly any longer. Authors are allowed literary licence, though, aren't they??
A bit of trivia - my aunt lived next door to her at some time or other (not sure when) and always said what a lovely lady she was.
She did live in Cornwall for many years - Manderley is based on Menabilly where she lived at one stage in her life. And I think the House on the Strand is based on the Dower House where she ended up living as she couldn't stay in Menabilly any longer. Authors are allowed literary licence, though, aren't they??
A bit of trivia - my aunt lived next door to her at some time or other (not sure when) and always said what a lovely lady she was.currently reading: My Books on Goodreads
Books are mirrors, you only see in them what you already have inside you ~ The Shadow of the Wind
Books are mirrors, you only see in them what you already have inside you ~ The Shadow of the Wind