Jamaica Inn, by Daphne Du Maurier

(Book -1936)/Fiction

An excellent read, lots of moor details similar to Wuthering Heights. The author paints the landscape that’s as dangerous as the infamous inn.

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Book cover

For example, there are masses of islands on the moors which look solid, but once stood upon they give way to the ice-cold water below.

It’s also a “who dunit” story with a culprit I did not guess, but in hindsight some of their behaviour was odd for the person they were. I will not spoil it for anyone who has not read it!

After Googling the book, I found out the Jamaica Inn is a real place. Wished I had read the book before touring the UK.

Featured image: Photo by John Smith

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