The House on the Strand
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Genres: Literature & Fiction, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Book Type: Paperback
Author:
Genres: Literature & Fiction, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Book Type: Paperback
Daphne du Maurier has created a stunning story of two worlds existing side-by-side. On vacation at an ancient manor house in Cornwall, a young man takes an experimental drug that transports him 600 years into the past, while leaving his body in the present.
The story was well-written and a great time-travel adventure. All the characters were well-developed and Daphne du Maurier makes you feel like you are experiencing everything along with them. The plot is rather complex as Professor Magnus Lane and Richard 'Dick' Young travel back in time to the 14th century and experience historical events first hand - but were not able to influence them. They soon become addicted to the experience which has drastic affects on the rest of their lives. The moral of the story seems to be that you should stay in the present time and not spend too much time thinking in your head or daydreaming regardless of how compelling it is. I look forward to reading another of du Maurier's books and I highly recommend this book to those who love time-travel books.
The story was well-written and a great time-travel adventure. All the characters were well-developed and Daphne du Maurier makes you feel like you are experiencing everything along with them. The plot is rather complex as Professor Magnus Lane and Richard 'Dick' Young travel back in time to the 14th century and experience historical events first hand - but were not able to influence them. They soon become addicted to the experience which has drastic affects on the rest of their lives. The moral of the story seems to be that you should stay in the present time and not spend too much time thinking in your head or daydreaming regardless of how compelling it is. I look forward to reading another of du Maurier's books and I highly recommend this book to those who love time-travel books.
