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Mystery & Thriller· United Kingdom

Jamaica Inn

by Daphne du Maurier
Aggregate Editorial Score41/100
Goodreads Choice Award
Published 1936304 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Jamaica Inn by Daphne du Maurier is a landmark work of mystery & thriller, first published in 1936. Young Mary Yellan arrives at Jamaica Inn on the Cornish moors to live with her aunt and finds herself entangled in her uncle Joss Merlyn's violent world of wreckers. Du Maurier's atmospheric Gothic thriller is set in one of the most evocative landscapes in English fiction. Themes of wreckers, Cornwall, Gothic run through the work. The book has received recognition from Goodreads Choice Award 1936.

Book Details

AuthorDaphne du Maurier
Published1936
Country of Origin🇬🇧 United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Pages304
Category🔍 Mystery & Thriller
ISBN9780380725397
Editorial Score41/100
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Awards & Recognition

Goodreads Choice Award
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jamaica Inn about?

Young Mary Yellan arrives at Jamaica Inn on the Cornish moors to live with her aunt and finds herself entangled in her uncle Joss Merlyn's violent world of wreckers. Du Maurier's atmospheric Gothic thriller is set in one of the most evocative landscapes in English fiction.

Who wrote Jamaica Inn?

Jamaica Inn was written by Daphne du Maurier, from United Kingdom. First published in 1936.

What awards has Jamaica Inn won?

Jamaica Inn has received the following awards and honours: Goodreads Choice Award 1936.

Is Jamaica Inn worth reading?

Jamaica Inn is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 13/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in wreckers, Cornwall, Gothic.

Where can I buy Jamaica Inn?

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What category is Jamaica Inn?

Jamaica Inn is classified as Mystery & Thriller. Suspenseful fiction built around crime, detection, and hidden truths.

What country is Jamaica Inn from?

Jamaica Inn originates from United Kingdom's literary tradition. Explore more books from United Kingdom on our country page.

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