Frenchman's Creek Daphne Du Maurier Fiction (Classic),Fiction (Modern)

first american edition, 1942. another engrossing novel from the author of the instant bestseller, "rebecca" (1938). this work of historical fiction tells "the enchanted story of a wife who ran away with a pirate." the love affair between dona, lady st. columb, and french pirate jean-benoit aubéry takes place in cornwall, england during the reign of charles ii. the novel was first published in england in 1941. a 1944 film adaptation featured joan fontaine in the starring role. garden city, new york: doubleday, doran & company, inc. 5.75x8". 310 pages. book condition: negligible shelfwear. near fine. jacket condition: shelfwear commensurate with age. clipped. very good.