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The Loving Spirit
- Author
- Daphne Du Maurier
- Narrator
- Ana Clements
- Publisher
- W. F. Howes Ltd
- Publish Date
- 27 November 2025
- Run Time
- 13 hours 26 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
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Janet Coombe longs for adventure and the freedom of the sea. She feels herself pulled fast under its spell, but in her heart she knows she must sacrifice her dreams; she is a woman, and her place is in the home. So she married Thomas, a boat-builder, and her restless spirit is passed down through her son, and on to his descendants.
In her acclaimed debut, Daphne du Maurier weaves a compelling tale of heartbreak, courage and love. The Loving Spirit, an inimitable blend of romance, history and adventure, established her reputation as one of the finest writers of her generation.
'Daphne du Maurier has no equal' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
'A rapturous celebration of the beauties of the Cornish landscape' MICHELE ROBERTS
'Miss du Maurier's book is a grand one' CHICAGO TRIBUNE
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Details
- Author
- Daphne Du Maurier
- Narrator
- Ana Clements
- Duration
- 13 hours 26 minutes
- Release Date
- 27 November 2025
- ISBN
- 9781004192397
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- W. F. Howes Ltd
Synopsis
BY THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF REBECCAJanet Coombe longs for adventure and the freedom of the sea. She feels herself pulled fast under its spell, but in her heart she knows she must sacrifice her dreams; she is a woman, and her place is in the home. So she married Thomas, a boat-builder, and her restless spirit is passed down through her son, and on to his descendants.In her acclaimed debut, Daphne du Maurier weaves a compelling tale of heartbreak, courage and love. The Loving Spirit, an inimitable blend of romance, history and adventure, established her reputation as one of the finest writers of her generation.'Daphne du Maurier has no equal' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH'A rapturous celebration of the beauties of the Cornish landscape' MICHELE ROBERTS'Miss du Maurier's book is a grand one' CHICAGO TRIBUNE
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