Daphne du Maurier

Daphne du Maurier was a renowned 20th-century British author known for her richly plotted and atmospheric works of fiction. Some of her most famous novels include 'Rebecca', 'Jamaica Inn', and 'My Cousin Rachel'. Her works often contain psychological depth and suspense, and several have been adapted into successful films, most notably by Alfred Hitchcock.

Books

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  1. 1. Rebecca

    A young woman marries a wealthy widower and moves into his large English country house. She quickly realizes that the memory of her husband's first wife, Rebecca, haunts every corner of the estate. The housekeeper's obsessive devotion to Rebecca and the mysterious circumstances of her death continue to overshadow the second wife's attempts to make a happy life with her husband. As secrets about Rebecca's life and death are revealed, the new wife must grapple with her own identity and place within the household.

  2. 2. My Cousin Rachel

    The novel revolves around a young Englishman who seeks the truth about his cousin's mysterious widow, suspecting her of foul play in his cousin's untimely death. As he becomes entangled in the widow's seductive charms, his initial suspicions transform into a complex blend of attraction, jealousy, and uncertainty. Set against the backdrop of a grand Cornish estate, the story delves into themes of obsession, inheritance, and the blurred lines between passion and poison, leaving readers to ponder the true nature of the enigmatic woman at its center.