(originally published in English as Frenchman's Creek ) is a 1941 historical adventure and romance novel by celebrated British author Daphne du Maurier . It is widely available as an eBook from major retailers like Barnes & Noble and eBooks.com . Plot Overview
: Unlike many traditional romances, the novel explores Dona's complex and sometimes detached feelings toward motherhood and the burden of responsibility. El RГo Del FrancГ©s Daphne Du Maurier epub
Set in 17th-century Cornwall during the reign of Charles II, the story follows , a bored and rebellious English aristocrat. Disillusioned with her shallow life in London and her "doltish" husband, she flees to their remote estate, Navron House. (originally published in English as Frenchman's Creek )
: A central theme where the protagonist seeks to flee societal constraints and "become another person". the story follows