Castle Dor


Castle Dor is a 1961 historical novel by Daphne du Maurier and Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch, set in 19th century Cornwall.

Plot introduction

Castle Dor began life as the unfinished last novel by Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch, the celebrated 'Q', and was passed by his daughter to Daphne du Maurier. The story is based around the legend of Tristan and Iseult, but set in 19th century Cornwall. The main characters are a Breton onion seller, called Amyot Trestane, and the newly-wed Linnet Lewarne.

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