The Loving Spirit

3.8 avg 2975 votes

About this book

***This book is a lush generational novel from the bestselling author of Rebecca. In her acclaimed debut, celebrated author Daphne du Maurier weaves a stunning tale of heartbreaking loss and undying love that knows no bounds.*** Janet, a fearless young woman of soaring strength, longs for the wildness and freedom of the sea. She feels herself pulled fast under its spell, yet she sacrifices her dreams in order to create a family. ***Years later, when she learns of her beloved son's passion for the sea, Janet's spirit awakens, haunting her family and stirring a chain of events that changes them forever.*** Set in a rapturous creation of the Cornish countryside, ***''The Loving Spirit'' is filled with adventure, courage, and an abiding sense of the romantic.-- Publisher.***

3.8 ★★★★☆ average of 3 sources · 2975 votes
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3.8/5 · 2975 readers · 365 pages · ≈ 6 h 46 m · Challenging

How long does it take to read The Loving Spirit?

About ≈ 6 h 46 m — 365 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.Typical novel≈ 5 h 56 mThe Loving Spirit~6 h 46 m

How many pages is The Loving Spirit?

365 pages in its most-read edition.Typical novel320The Loving Spirit365

What genre is The Loving Spirit?

It sits on the Travel, Adventure, Fiction shelves.

Is The Loving Spirit in the public domain?

No — it is still under copyright.

Who are the main characters in The Loving Spirit?

The main characters include Daphne du Maurier, Janet Coombe.

Where does The Loving Spirit take place?

It is set in Cornwall, England during 1830 - 1930.

Who wrote The Loving Spirit?

Daphne du Maurier.

Setting CornwallEngland Time period 1830 - 1930 Characters Daphne du MaurierJanet Coombe
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