This story, started by Arthur Quiller Couch and completed by Daphne du Maurier, draws heavily from the legend of Tristan and Isolde. Even Daphne du Maurier's talent can't prevent parts of "Castle Dor" from feeling a little slow. Not her finest work. If you're looking for great book reviews, I'd suggest her other novels first.

Taking the mythical Western European doomed lovers story of 'Tristan and Isolde' and nodding to the legend's many versions, the 19th-century characters in *Castle Dor* find themselves reliving the drama, compelled by rarely referenced or acknowledged magical forces. At its heart, the story is about a young bride married to a very old man who almost instantly falls for—of all people—a Breton (French Breton) onion seller. What's cool about *Castle Dor* is how the bride isn't painted as a 'fallen' ...

This book is a retelling of the Tristan and Isolde legend, initially penned by Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch and completed by Daphne du Maurier after his passing. Unfortunately, "Castle Dor" lacks du Maurier's characteristic flair and style, and it's frankly quite dull in sections. The ending struck me as both predictable and emotionally flat. To be honest, none of the characters managed to capture my interest even slightly. By the time I reached the three-quarter mark, I was actively battling the ur...

So, *Castle Dor* turned out to be a retelling of the Tristan and Isolde legend, but set in 19th-century Cornwall. Honestly, I was expecting more from Daphne du Maurier. It was started by Arthur Quiller-Couch, who sadly passed away before finishing it. I actually first heard about him because he was mentioned in *84, Charing Cross Road* as Helene Hanff's mentor. After Quiller-Couch's death, his daughter asked Daphne du Maurier to complete the novel. And you know what? I honestly couldn't tell wh...

This is a story that was originally started by another author, Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch, best known as Q, and passed on to Daphne du Maurier to complete after his death by his daughter. Honestly, I couldn't find Daphne anywhere in this version of "Castle Dor" and didn't enjoy it at all. As far as book reviews go, I'd say skip this one.

I’m not going to write a proper review; I just want to share the first description of Castle Dor that you encounter in the book: “This most ancient cirque of Castle Dor, deserted, bramble-grown, was the very nipple of a huge breast in pain, aching for discharge.” That's all. It's Daphne du Maurier at her finest, isn't it? If you're looking for classic gothic novels, you can't go wrong with Castle Dor.

“She’s dearer than life itself, that’s all I know” WTF did I just read?Seriously, I have no idea. I started this book and the prologue was weird, but I thought ‘hey, it’s just the prologue…’ haha silly me thinking it would get better. Nope, it only got worse.I picked up **Castle Dor** believing it was solely written by Daphne Du Maurier. I'm not that into the Tristan and Isolde myth, but I figured if Daphne Du Maurier, with her haunting storytelling, tackled that legend, it would be good and ...

The legend of Tristan, the Cornish knight, and his doomed love for Iseult, King Mark's wife, is ancient, appearing in countless variations for centuries. *Castle Dor* is a retelling of that story set in Cornwall in the 1840s. Arthur Quiller-Couch, a British novelist writing as “Q,” began it but left it unfinished mid-chapter. Years after his death, his daughter asked Daphne du Maurier to complete it. Daphne du Maurier, the queen of the Gothic novel, seems perfect for this tale. Star-crossed lov...

A somewhat lesser-known Daphne du Maurier book, "Castle Dor" is fascinating, especially seeing her continue someone else's work. I agree with the introduction; it's genuinely hard to tell where she picked up the story. There's a shift somewhere, I think, in the tone between the beginning and the end, but it all flows smoothly enough. I can't quite give it four stars for pure enjoyment. I thought some of the parallels with the Tristan and Iseult story were a bit hammered home, and all the geogra...

Set in 1860s Cornwall, *Castle Dor* spins a truly dull yarn about Amyot, a young Breton sailor, and Linnet, the beautiful young wife of a very old man. The way they meet, fall in love, and ultimately replay the tragic ending of their legendary counterparts (Tristan and Isolde) makes for a snooze-fest of epic proportions. It's hard to believe Daphne du Maurier co-authored *Castle Dor*. In my opinion, Arthur Quiller-Couch must have written most of it, because it's incredibly dry and esoteric, and...