My Cousin Rachel

(Author) Daphne Du Maurier
Format: Paperback
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Soon to be a major motion picture starring Rachel Weisz and Sam Claflin "From the first page...the reader is back in the moody, brooding atmosphere of Rebecca." -The New York Times From the bestselling author of Rebecca, another classic set in beautiful and mysterious Cornwall. Philip Ashley's older cousin Ambrose, who raised the orphaned Philip as his own son, has died in Rome. Philip, the heir to Ambrose's beautiful English estate, is crushed that the man he loved died far from home. He is also suspicious. While in Italy, Ambrose fell in love with Rachel, a beautiful English and Italian woman. But the final, brief letters Ambrose wrote hint that his love had turned to paranoia and fear. Now Rachel has arrived at Philip's newly inherited estate. Could this exquisite woman, who seems to genuinely share Philip's grief at Ambrose's death, really be as cruel as Philip imagined? Or is she the kind, passionate woman with whom Ambrose fell in love? Philip struggles to answer this question, knowing Ambrose's estate, and his own future, will be destroyed if his answer is wrong. Bonus Reading Group Guide Included Praise for Daphne du Maurier "Miss du Maurier is... a storyteller whose sole aim is to bewitch and beguile. And in My Cousin Rachel she does both, with Rebecca looking fondly over her shoulder." -- New York Times "Double-distilled readers' delight." -- Manchester Guardian

Information
Publisher:
Sourcebooks
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9781402217098
Publish year:
2009
Publish date:
April 1, 2009

Daphne Du Maurier

Daphne du Maurier was a British author known for her compelling and atmospheric novels and short stories. Her most notable works include "Rebecca," "My Cousin Rachel," and "Jamaica Inn," which often feature elements of suspense, mystery, and the supernatural. Du Maurier's writing style is characterized by its rich descriptions, complex characters, and ability to create a sense of tension and unease.

Du Maurier's impact on the literary genre of gothic fiction and psychological thrillers is significant, as she was able to blend elements of romance, suspense, and psychological depth in her works. "Rebecca," her most famous novel, is a classic of 20th-century literature and has been adapted into numerous films and stage productions. Overall, Du Maurier's contributions to literature continue to be celebrated for their enduring popularity and influence on modern storytelling.

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