I really enjoyed du Maurier's writing. She writes in a way that feels so much older than the time period presented in the novel while still remaining relatable and energetic. This is a classic that doesn't drag. The characters are rich and fully fledged and the storyline moves quite well. The only downside is the intermittently overly florid language...du Maurier does tend to overdo her nature descriptions on occasion. The ending was a bit sudden, which (because the ending is always the determinant for me) resulted in knocking this one down from a 5-star to 4-star rating. Overall though, a very good read.