--- product_id: 103359196 title: "Jamaica Inn" price: "€ 23.84" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/103359196-jamaica-inn store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # Jamaica Inn **Price:** € 23.84 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Jamaica Inn - **How much does it cost?** € 23.84 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/103359196-jamaica-inn) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description From the author of Rebecca and The Birds : a classic thriller of shipwreck and murder, "rich in suspense and surprise" ( New York Times Book Review ). On a bitter November evening, young Mary Yellan journeys across the rainswept moors to Jamaica Inn in honor of her mother's dying request. When she arrives, the warning of the coachman begins to echo in her memory, for her aunt Patience cowers before hulking Uncle Joss Merlyn. Terrified of the inn's brooding power, Mary gradually finds herself ensnared in the dark schemes being enacted behind its crumbling walls -- and tempted to love a man she dares not trust. The inspiration for the 1939 Alfred Hitchcock film. Review: As entertaining as it is gothic. 4.5 stars - Oh, how utterly Gothic is Daphne's tale of Mary Yellan. It is a treat to me, having not read much since beginning an overnight grocery job, and having not read much Gothic fiction in general, to dig into a historical novel filled with suspense and richly detailed. I actually began reading this a while ago, took a break from it, then last week, steamed through the last 100 pages in 3 days. It was a good decision, as the final third of the book begs to be read in nearly one sitting. Characters were good. Mary isn't the most relatable main character for a man in his 30's, but she was still a fairly well-developed protagonist. Of course the most memorable character, Joss Merly, was quite the antagonist, but I liked that Du Maurier showed him having humane moments and thoughts. Jem is another interesting character. I couldn't give this a full five stars only because it's a tad bit predictable near the end, and I guessed an outcome slightly before the reveal. Overall, Jamaica Inn is a tightly written and plotted thriller, a blast to read, and an admirable work by Daphne Du Maurier, who proves she has a bit of a dark imagination at times, and, twisted reader like myself, that's absolutely a positive. Definitely looking forward to watching the two adaptations (I already own the Hitchcock film), and more of Miss Du Maurier's work in general Review: A classic. Perfect for fans of DuMaurier - Jamaica Inn by the English writer Daphne du Maurier is a classic. The story begins with 20 year-old Mary Yellan making her way to Jamaica Inn in a horse drawn coach, the darkness of the moors and the beating rain making her very anxious. Mary lived on a farm in Helford but had to leave after her mother died. As she was dying she asked Mary to go live with her Aunt Patience at Jamaica Inn. The journey to her aunt is anything but comforting. Upon arrival Mary finds her aunt a different person fro the sparkling, witty laughing woman she remembered. Aunt Patience seems aged 50 years and mutters constantly. She is clearly frightened of something and Mary comes to realize very quickly what, or shall I say who, is the reason. Mary’s Uncle Joss is a wicked man and he has illegal business affairs right there at the inn. The plot follows a group of murderous wreckers, Joss seemingly one who is in charge. They run ships aground using lanterns on the shore and kill the sailors then steal the cargo. Jamaica Inn is never open to the public yet every few weeks men come in the dark of the night, silently unloading carts of merchandise they have stolen from the wrecked ships. Mary foolishly becomes attracted to Joss’s younger brother, Jem. She realizes Jem does not have anything to do with her uncle’s murderous business although he is a horse thief. One day Mary decides to track her uncle across the moors so she can report the lot of them to the law. But it gets dark earlier than she thought it would and Mary is stranded, cold and wet and alone in the dark. Miraculously a horse drawn buggy comes along and she is rescued. Francis Davey, an albino vicar who lives in the next village, picks Mary up and takes her to his home. She tells the vicar the improbable tale of her uncle’s business expecting him to help her. He instead points out some weak points in her story and suggests she is letting her imagination get away from her. There is much more but if you haven’t read Du Maurier’s classic, I don’t want to give away the rest of the story. Soon I would like to read her other popular book, Rebecca. What would you like to eat if you were arriving on a damp, cold wintery evening to a near deserted inn on the moors? I would want a hot brisket dinner and loads of tea! That's what I was inspired to prepare after reading this book. (Photos are on my website) ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #69,320 in Kindle Store ( See Top 100 in Kindle Store ) #767 in Psychological Fiction (Books) #836 in Psychological Fiction (Kindle Store) #1,826 in Psychological Thrillers (Kindle Store) | ## Images ![Jamaica Inn - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81e5fzXG63L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ As entertaining as it is gothic. 4.5 stars *by K***B on April 15, 2020* Oh, how utterly Gothic is Daphne's tale of Mary Yellan. It is a treat to me, having not read much since beginning an overnight grocery job, and having not read much Gothic fiction in general, to dig into a historical novel filled with suspense and richly detailed. I actually began reading this a while ago, took a break from it, then last week, steamed through the last 100 pages in 3 days. It was a good decision, as the final third of the book begs to be read in nearly one sitting. Characters were good. Mary isn't the most relatable main character for a man in his 30's, but she was still a fairly well-developed protagonist. Of course the most memorable character, Joss Merly, was quite the antagonist, but I liked that Du Maurier showed him having humane moments and thoughts. Jem is another interesting character. I couldn't give this a full five stars only because it's a tad bit predictable near the end, and I guessed an outcome slightly before the reveal. Overall, Jamaica Inn is a tightly written and plotted thriller, a blast to read, and an admirable work by Daphne Du Maurier, who proves she has a bit of a dark imagination at times, and, twisted reader like myself, that's absolutely a positive. Definitely looking forward to watching the two adaptations (I already own the Hitchcock film), and more of Miss Du Maurier's work in general ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A classic. Perfect for fans of DuMaurier *by T***A on October 27, 2014* Jamaica Inn by the English writer Daphne du Maurier is a classic. The story begins with 20 year-old Mary Yellan making her way to Jamaica Inn in a horse drawn coach, the darkness of the moors and the beating rain making her very anxious. Mary lived on a farm in Helford but had to leave after her mother died. As she was dying she asked Mary to go live with her Aunt Patience at Jamaica Inn. The journey to her aunt is anything but comforting. Upon arrival Mary finds her aunt a different person fro the sparkling, witty laughing woman she remembered. Aunt Patience seems aged 50 years and mutters constantly. She is clearly frightened of something and Mary comes to realize very quickly what, or shall I say who, is the reason. Mary’s Uncle Joss is a wicked man and he has illegal business affairs right there at the inn. The plot follows a group of murderous wreckers, Joss seemingly one who is in charge. They run ships aground using lanterns on the shore and kill the sailors then steal the cargo. Jamaica Inn is never open to the public yet every few weeks men come in the dark of the night, silently unloading carts of merchandise they have stolen from the wrecked ships. Mary foolishly becomes attracted to Joss’s younger brother, Jem. She realizes Jem does not have anything to do with her uncle’s murderous business although he is a horse thief. One day Mary decides to track her uncle across the moors so she can report the lot of them to the law. But it gets dark earlier than she thought it would and Mary is stranded, cold and wet and alone in the dark. Miraculously a horse drawn buggy comes along and she is rescued. Francis Davey, an albino vicar who lives in the next village, picks Mary up and takes her to his home. She tells the vicar the improbable tale of her uncle’s business expecting him to help her. He instead points out some weak points in her story and suggests she is letting her imagination get away from her. There is much more but if you haven’t read Du Maurier’s classic, I don’t want to give away the rest of the story. Soon I would like to read her other popular book, Rebecca. What would you like to eat if you were arriving on a damp, cold wintery evening to a near deserted inn on the moors? I would want a hot brisket dinner and loads of tea! That's what I was inspired to prepare after reading this book. (Photos are on my website) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great writing *by J***A on May 1, 2025* I recently watched the 1939 Alfred Hitchcock film version of this book which gave me the desire to read the book in itself. Having never read Daphne du Maurier before, I was surprised to discover her beautiful style of writing. Crisp, clean and sharp, she pulled me in on every page. Wonderful story and magnificent writer. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/103359196-jamaica-inn](https://www.desertcart.at/products/103359196-jamaica-inn) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-08-18*