Frenchman's Creek by Daphne Du Maurier

A captivating historical romance by Daphne Du Maurier, originally serialized in Readers Digest (May-June 1990 edition). This classic tale follows a restless aristocratic woman who escapes her mundane life to join a mysterious French pirate on the Cornish coast. Du Maurier's signature blend of adventure, passion, and atmospheric storytelling creates an unforgettable escape into 17th-century intrigue and forbidden love.