Du Maurier describes the setting perfectly painting the picture of Jamaica Inn and its surrounding and taking the readers mind into the dark and eerie Bodmin Moors of Cornwall.ĭaphne du Maurier’s great classic novel grips the reader with it’s mysterious and tragic nature which is not only seen in the dark moors but also the characters The dark ill tempered Joss Merlyn (Landlord of Jamaica Inn and Mary’s Uncle) and his lighter but ultimately still mysterious brother Jem, along with other characters including Harry the Pedlar and an Albino Vicar that Mary meets on the moors. The Beginning of the novel sees Mary travel from her home to Jamaica Inn, the home of her Aunt Patience and her husband Joss Merlyn. Mary’s personality is juxtaposed with that of her aunt Patience, who is quite, nervous and submissive, particularly around her husband, Joss Merlyn. With such a headstrong, brave female character, du Maurier’s novel is still very relatable to modern audiences, and Mary Yellan provides a great literary female role model. Jamaica Inn by Daphne du Maurier ( Amazon / Hive Books)ĭaphne du Maurier’s novel, Jamaica Inn is a brilliant story that follows the main character Mary Yellan, a strong, independent 23 year old woman.

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