The King's General
by Daphne du Maurier | Literature & Fiction | This book has not been rated.
ISBN: 1844080897 Global Overview for this book
ISBN: 1844080897 Global Overview for this book
2 journalers for this copy...
Journal Entry 1 by 
Nu-Knees
from Knaresborough, North Yorkshire United Kingdom on Saturday, November 15, 2014
Nu-Knees from Knaresborough, North Yorkshire United Kingdom on Saturday, November 15, 2014
I love visiting the old red telephone boxes that have been turned into community libraries/book exchanges. During a short break in the West Country last week, I swapped books in seven that I found dotted around Somerset, including four that I'd not been to before. This came from Yatton, one of the familiar outlets!
Of the many books on offer, I chose to bring this one home with me because, although I've read many Daphne du Maurier novels in my many years of reading, this title doesn't ring any bells - and I was drawn to the gothic cover art!
Amazon Editorial Review: "Inspired by a grisly discovery in the nineteenth century, The King's General was the first of du Maurier's novels to be written at Menabilly, the model for Manderley in Rebecca. Set in the seventeenth century, it tells the story of a country and a family riven by war, and features one of fiction's most original heroines. Honor Harris is only eighteen when she first meets Richard Grenvile, proud, reckless - and utterly captivating. But following a riding accident, Honor must reconcile herself to a life alone. As Richard rises through the ranks of the army, marries and makes enemies, Honor remains true to him, and finally discovers the secret of Menabilly."
Of the many books on offer, I chose to bring this one home with me because, although I've read many Daphne du Maurier novels in my many years of reading, this title doesn't ring any bells - and I was drawn to the gothic cover art!
Amazon Editorial Review: "Inspired by a grisly discovery in the nineteenth century, The King's General was the first of du Maurier's novels to be written at Menabilly, the model for Manderley in Rebecca. Set in the seventeenth century, it tells the story of a country and a family riven by war, and features one of fiction's most original heroines. Honor Harris is only eighteen when she first meets Richard Grenvile, proud, reckless - and utterly captivating. But following a riding accident, Honor must reconcile herself to a life alone. As Richard rises through the ranks of the army, marries and makes enemies, Honor remains true to him, and finally discovers the secret of Menabilly."
Journal Entry 2 by Nu-Knees at Knaresborough, North Yorkshire United Kingdom on Sunday, February 22, 2015
Nu-Knees at Knaresborough, North Yorkshire United Kingdom on Sunday, February 22, 2015
That was wonderful! A page-turning tale of love, war and secrets set in Cornwall before, during and after the Civil War!
To Zylpha! Happy Holidays!
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Our hope is that we can track the progress of our books once they've left our hands - and that's possible if finders like you visit the website, key in the BCID and leave a comment, however long or short. It's fun, it doesn't have to cost anything, although the site always appreciates donations towards running costs, and you can remain anonymous if you wish. You don't have to join but if you do you'll be able to number and track your own books!
Thank you for passing this on to me Nu-Knees. It has made good garden reading over the last few very hot days.
It is a long time since I read anything by Daphne du Maurier and I had forgotten how atmospheric her books are. Apart from the changes in age of the main characters this would make a good film, but perhaps that has been done already. Great fun!
It is a long time since I read anything by Daphne du Maurier and I had forgotten how atmospheric her books are. Apart from the changes in age of the main characters this would make a good film, but perhaps that has been done already. Great fun!
