First Edition. Du Maurier's first commercial success, the novel was an instant best-seller and within three months had sold in England more than her first three novels combined. It was named after a traditional inn she frequented on Bodmin Moor. A film adaptation was produced in 1939 by Alfred Hitchcock. The novel follows Mary Yellan as she uncovers the dark secrets surrounding her aunt’s inn - an isolated outpost entangled in smuggling, violence, and mystery. The work exemplifies du Maurier’s signature blend of psychological tension and dramatic landscape, foreshadowing later masterpieces such as Rebecca. Covers cocked, with splitting along the joints between spine and boards. Cracked hinges. Cloth shows general wear, with a sticker affixed to the front cover. Internally, pages exhibit spotting and scattered markings throughout. An evocative and highly collectible first edition of du Maurier’s early success.