Jamaica Inn

Daphne du Maurier

1936

"Jamaica Inn" by Daphne du Maurier is a gripping gothic novel set in the early 19th century. The story follows Mary Yellan, a young woman who moves to the desolate Cornwall moors to live with her Aunt Patience and the menacing Uncle Joss Merlyn at the foreboding Jamaica Inn. Mary soon discovers the inn is a front for illegal smuggling activities, orchestrated by her uncle. As she becomes entangled in the dark and dangerous world of deception and treachery, Mary is determined to uncover the secrets of the inn and survive the sinister forces around her. The novel explores themes of isolation, morality, and courage amidst a backdrop of suspense and mystery.