Daphne du Maurier
Daphne du Maurier (1907-1989) was born in London. Her first novel appeared in 1931, but it would be her fifth novel, Rebecca , that established her as one of the most popular writers of her day. She spent most of her life in Cornwall, the setting for many of her books, and was made a Dame of the British Empire in 1969.
Daphne du Maurier (1907-1989) was born in London. Her first novel appeared in 1931, but it would be her fifth novel, Rebecca , that established her as one of the most popular writers of her day. She spent most of her life in Cornwall, the setting for many of her books, and was made a Dame of the British Empire in 1969. See less
Daphne du Maurier's Featured Books
Daphne du Maurier book reviews
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Rebecca
Completely engrossing! Worthy of being a classic!
by Tarissa, Jan 22, 2016
Rebecca de Winter.
Manderley.
Mrs. Danvers.
These names will live in literary infamy.
So easily was I sucked into the deep and mesmerizing world of Rebecca's, the one she left behind ... Read More
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Vanishing Cornwall
History and Legend
by CLucyW, Jan 18, 2013
Cornwall and Daphne Du Maurier are forever linked; she used the countryside and local lore as a backdrop for some of her best known novels. This wind-swept area of England captured her imagination at ... Read More
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The Loving Spirit
Boring
by Terry H, Mar 23, 2012
Probably because I am a man I did not find this book at all interesting. I am in a reading club and this was picked by my wife to read. All about relationships, not for me, give me some escapism from ... Read More