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Violence
Some
Historical violence and one shocking death
Language
Barely any
Mild language
Sexual Content
Barely any
Brief romantic content
Substance Use
Some
Experimental drug use is central — the drug's addictive nature is a major theme
Emotional Intensity
A lot
Addiction, escapism, and the psychological pull of a past that is more vivid than the present
What this book is about
Dick Young is lent a house in Cornwall by a biochemist friend who has developed an experimental drug that sends users back to the 14th century — as observers only, unable to interact. Dick becomes obsessed with the medieval world he visits and the people in it, at the cost of his present life. Du Maurier's late novel is subtle and psychologically acute.
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Experimental drug addiction
Psychological thriller themes
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