<p><b>BY THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF <i>REBECCA </i></b><br><br><b>''Daphne du Maurier has no equal'' <i>SUNDAY TELEGRAPH </i></b><br><br><b>''A rapturous celebration of the beauties of the Cornish landscape'' MICHELE ROBERTS </b><br><br><b> ''Miss du Maurier''s book is a grand one'' <i>CHICAGO TRIBUNE </i></b><br><br>Janet Coombe longs for adventure and the freedom of the sea. She feels herself pulled fast under its spell, but in her heart she knows she must sacrifice her dreams; she is a woman, and her place is in the home. So she married Thomas, a boat-builder, and her restless spirit is passed down through her son, and on to his descendants. <br><br>In her acclaimed debut, Daphne du Maurier weaves a compelling tale of heartbreak, courage and love. <i>The Loving Spirit</i>, an inimitable blend of romance, history and adventure, established her reputation as one of the finest writers of her generation.</p>