The first session with Tracy Pithie will look at literature with a focus on how Du Maurier creates a sense of place in three of her novels: Rebecca, My Cousin Rachel and Frenchman’s Creek. In all three cases the landscape and coast of Cornwall play important roles – often reflecting and enhancing the moods of the characters. By exploring this aspect of her writing, we will hopefully develop an even greater understanding and love of her novels.

Tracy Pithie was a full-time teacher in primary schools for 25 years and became familiar with mid-Cornwall after living in the area for 5 years. Her long-term love of Fowey led to a greater appreciation of the novels of Daphne Du Maurier. She set up the book club at the Rescorla Centre where we have read a few Du Maurier novels.

Find out more about the Cornish Study Days here.

The cost of each session is £6. For further details and to register for the course at Rescorla please email G.H.Tregidga@exeter.ac.uk