Hungry Hill [Hardcover] Daphne Du Maurier

Description

1943 ENGLISH edition. Hardcover has some fading, scuff marks, and fraying. Missing dustjacket. The pages are clean and in good condition. The binding is secure.

This wartime edition of Daphne du Maurier’s sweeping saga “Hungry Hill” offers a glimpse into the tumultuous history of Ireland. Published in 1943, at the height of World War II, the novel’s themes of family strife, land disputes, and the struggle for independence resonated deeply with readers. Du Maurier, renowned for her Gothic novels like “Rebecca” and “Jamaica Inn,” drew inspiration from her own ancestral ties to Ireland’s landed gentry. Through vivid descriptions of the Brodrick clan’s copper mining empire in early 19th century Ireland, she skillfully weaves a tale of ambition, passion, and the relentless forces of change. Despite its well-worn exterior, this copy remains a cherished artifact, a survivor of a turbulent era, inviting readers to immerse themselves in a richly imagined world where the past casts a long shadow over the present.