Mary Anne
Mary Anne by Daphne Du Maurier is a historical fiction novel published by Sourcebooks, Inc. in 2009. This edition spans 464 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows the life of Mary Anne, an ambitious young woman who seeks to escape her challenging circumstances by becoming the mistress of a royal duke, leading to a scandal that reverberates through Regency England.
Readers will encounter a tale rich with themes of romance, ambition, and societal intrigue. The story delves into Mary Anne’s pursuit of wealth and status, highlighting the risks she faces as she navigates the complexities of high society. Based on a true story related to the author, the novel explores the interplay of sex, scandal, and corruption, offering a vivid portrayal of a woman’s quest for power and recognition in a restrictive era.
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The highly anticipated reissue of the du Maurier classics American fans have been waiting for
“Daphne du Maurier has no equal.”
Sunday Telegraph
” Likely to rank as the author’s best book.”
Saturday Review
“This novel catches fire.”
New York Times
She set men’s hearts on fire and scandalized a country
Master storyteller Daphne du Maurier evokes the rise and fall of one of her most unforgettable characters.
An ambitious, stunning, and seductive young woman, Mary Anne finds the single most rewarding way to rise above her miserable cockney world: she will become the mistress to a royal duke. In doing so, she provokes a scandal that rocks Regency England. Mary Anne glitters with sex, scandal, corruption, and the privileged world of high society.
Based on the true story of one of du Maurier’s own distant relatives, Mary Anne’s love of money and the men who spend it embroil her in risks that threaten her very existence.
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