505 results for 'Daphne Du Maurier'

Daphne du Maurier's Selected Stories are a masterclass in suspense and psychological insight. This collection includes some of her most chilling and lesser-known tales, such as "The Birds", which was...

Daphne Du Maurier: A Life of Secrets and Passion Daphne Du Maurier's life was a complex web of relationships, passions, and secrets. This biography, written by Margaret Forster, sheds light on the...

Daphne du Maurier: A Life and Legacy This comprehensive companion to Daphne du Maurier's life and work brings together leading writers, critics, and academics in a celebration of her enduring novels,...

Daphne Du Maurier and her sisters are revealed in all their surprising complexity in this riveting new biography. The middle sister, Daphne du Maurier, is one of the master storytellers of our time,...

A concise study guide for Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca, providing a plot summary, character analysis, author biography and more. This resource is ideal for literature projects requiring in-depth...

Daphne du Maurier's life is a testament to her enduring legacy as a writer. Tatiana de Rosnay's biography delves into the life of this celebrated author, exploring her journey from childhood to old...

Daphne du Maurier's correspondence with Oriel Malet spans thirty years, from their initial meeting at a London cocktail party in the early 1950s. Despite a twenty-year age gap between them, their...

A Play Adapted from Daphne Du Maurier's Play by Daphne Du Maurier and Clifford Williams is a gripping drama that explores the complex web of relationships within a wealthy family. When Max de Winter...

The Du Mauriers spans nearly a century, tracing the lives of one of literature's most famous families. Written by its most celebrated member at just 30 years old, this biography is a remarkable...

This collection brings together five novels inspired by holidays spent in France, each written by a popular author from the same generation. Rumer Godden's The Greengage Summer was based on her...

Captivated is a true story of genius and possession, set against the backdrop of the early 20th century. J.M. Barrie's life was marked by inner demons, which he attempted to manage through his...

Daphne Du Maurier's Don't Look Now and Other Stories is a collection of haunting and evocative tales that explore the darker corners of the human experience. The book's central story follows a...

Daphne du Maurier's Don't Look Now and Other Stories is a collection of haunting and evocative tales that explore the darker corners of the human experience. The author's unique ability to craft...

Daphne Du Maurier's The Birds and Other Stories is a chilling collection of tales that explore the darker side of human nature. In this haunting anthology, Du Maurier masterfully weaves together...

A tale of love and adventure from Daphne Du Maurier, author of Rebecca. Lady Dona St Columb, a woman of refinement, is known for her reckless behaviour, but beneath her polished exterior lies a...

A mysterious and suspenseful tale of love, family, and secrets, My Cousin Rachel is a gripping novel by Daphne Du Maurier. Orphaned at a young age, Philip Ashley is raised by his benevolent cousin,...

A world transformed overnight, leaving its inhabitants reeling. In "Rule Britannia", Daphne du Maurier crafts a chilling tale of a future where the familiar has become the unknown. As a young woman...

The King's General is a novel by Daphne Du Maurier, published in 2004. The story follows Honor Harris, a young woman who forms a deep connection with a man named Richard Grenvile, despite their...

Daphne by M. C. Beaton is a Regency romance novel that explores the complexities of beauty and love. Daphne Armitage, renowned for her stunning looks, seeks to avoid the turmoil of true love by...

Daphne Oram's groundbreaking work in electronic music is presented in this rare and fascinating publication. Originally published in 1972, 'An Individual Note of Music, Sound and Electronics' offers...

A Recipe for Daphne by Nektaria Anastasiadou is a heartwarming and romantic debut novel set in Istanbul's oldest community. When American-born Daphne arrives in the city, she is welcomed with open...

Jane Slade of Polruan is a fascinating account of a family's rise and fall in 19th-century Cornwall. Against the backdrop of the maritime industry, the story follows Jane Slade as she takes control...

Daphne Caruana Galizia was a journalist who fearlessly exposed corruption and dishonesty in her home country. Her determination to write the truth led to threats, imprisonment, and ultimately, her...

Daphne Holdfast is a young captain tasked with defending an isolated fort far behind enemy lines. Her promotion was due to her family's connections, but she is mistrusted by the garrison's officers...

Daphne Caruana Galizia was a formidable journalist who wielded her pen like a razor to expose the truth. For over thirty years, she fought for democracy and minority rights in Malta, never wiling or...

Daphne Caruana Galizia's fearless pursuit of truth was met with brutal force. Her assassination in 2017 sent shockwaves through Malta and beyond, highlighting the dangers faced by journalists who...

Daphne is a brutal and enigmatic tale of horror that reimagines the slasher genre. A mysterious figure stalks a group of high school basketball players, leaving death in her wake. As one by one, they...

Daphne Blake and Velma Dinkley are back to solve a new and terrifying mystery. This time, the culprit is far more frightening than any masked figure. A series of mysterious events and unexplained...

Daphne Park: Britain's Cold War Spy Master is a gripping biography that reveals the remarkable life of the only female spy to reach the top of MI6. Born in a Tanzanian shack, Park defied the odds to...

A chance encounter in a provincial railway station sets off a chain of events that will change the life of one man forever. Two men, bearing an uncanny resemblance, meet and spend hours talking and...

Darwin's finches have long fascinated scientists and birdwatchers alike. This landmark study, now in its new edition, documents the evolution of these iconic birds over 40 years through natural...

Rebecca is a haunting tale of love, identity, and the struggle to find one's place in a world dominated by the past. On a trip to the South of France, a shy heroine falls in love with a handsome...

Sir Gerald du Maurier was a celebrated actor-manager, knighted for his services to the theatre in 1922. His biography, published within six months of his death, offers a frank and insightful look at...

Daphne du Maurier's personal diaries reveal a captivating and complex character in Myself When Young. Spanning from 1920 to 1932, this book offers an intimate look at the writer's early life,...

Daphne du Maurier's The Rendezvous and Other Stories is a masterful collection of fourteen haunting tales that explore every human emotion. From the tragic to the romantic, each story showcases du...

Daphne du Maurier's masterful collection of suspenseful tales explores the boundaries of reality and imagination, where fantasies, murderous dreams, and half-forgotten worlds collide. Her characters...

Daphne Du Maurier's The Birds and Other Stories is a chilling collection of five short stories that explore themes of alienation and the fragility of human dominance over nature. With an introduction...

Daphne Phelps inherited a beautiful house in Sicily in 1947, a golden stone Casa Cuseni that would become her home and a hub for a fascinating community. With little Italian and limited funds, she...

Daphne du Maurier's biography of Francis Bacon is a vivid and engaging portrait of a remarkable personality. By drawing on extracts from contemporary documents and Bacon's own writings, du Maurier...

Daphne du Maurier's exuberant romance explores the power of love and family bonds. Against the backdrop of sailing ships and the sea, a story of passion and drama unfolds. The result is a tale of two...

Daphne du Maurier's The Rebecca Notebook and Other Memories is a collection of occasional pieces from her workshop, offering a glimpse into her creative process and personal life. The title piece, a...

Branwell Bronte's life was marked by brilliance and struggle. As a child, he was a source of pride for his sisters, but as an adult, his talent faltered in the face of rejection. This biography...

Daphne du Maurier's early short stories showcase her extraordinary storytelling gifts and deep understanding of human nature. This collection features tales of human frailty and obsession, including...

Daphne du Maurier's Hungry Hill is a tale of enduring feud and family rivalry. When Cooper John Brodrick builds his mine at Hungry Hill, he unwittingly sets in motion a chain of events that will...

W.E.B. Du Bois's The Souls of Black Folk is a foundational text that has shaped the struggles and movements of an entire people. This collection of fourteen essays, written in a lyrical and...

The Breakthrough by Daphne Du Maurier is a thought-provoking exploration of the human search for meaning. A deranged scientist's attempt to extract the essence of life itself raises fundamental...

Lose yourself in the Cornish countryside with Roseland, a gorgeous new novel from Richard and Judy Book Club champion Judy Finnigan. This heartrending story is reminiscent of Rebecca by Daphne du...

All-round entertainer Anton Du Beke returns with his fourth novel, set in the exclusive Buckingham Hotel. As war is declared once more, a shadow falls over Britain, and the hotel's staff must...

The Paris Affair by Anton Du Beke In the midst of World War II, the Buckingham Hotel becomes a hub of intrigue and deception. As the war rages on, the hotel's staff must navigate the complexities of...

Shot with Crimson by Nicola UpsonA gripping mystery set against the backdrop of Hollywood's Golden Age, as Josephine Tey becomes embroiled in a trail of violence and deception.The year is 1939, and...

The Flight of the Falcon by Daphne Du Maurier is a gripping tale of family secrets and small-town mysteries. When Armino Fabbio's life in Rome is disrupted by a murder, he returns to his birthplace...

Jacqueline du Pré: A BiographyA deeply moving and insightful portrait of a complex person, this biography draws on the author's personal friendship with Jacqueline du Pré. Behind the music world's...

Le mage du Kremlin, le grand roman de la Russie contemporaine, nous plonge au cœur du pouvoir russe.Après sa démission du poste de conseiller politique, les légendes sur Vadim Baranov se multiplient,...

Du Fu's Selected Poems offer a unique glimpse into the life and work of China's greatest poet. With a range that spans from elegant to colloquial, Du Fu's poetry encompasses intimate personal detail...

Du Fu's poetry has resonated for centuries, speaking to universal themes of friendship, family, and human suffering. Now, broadcaster and historian Michael Wood follows in the footsteps of this...

The epic story of Pointe du Hoc 1944 is one of military history's most remarkable feats. In June 1944, General Bradley's First US Army faced an impossible task: neutralizing the heavily defended...

Plats du Jour is a highly influential cookery book that has stood the test of time. Written in an approachable and unpretentious style by two experienced cooks, Patience Gray and Primrose Boyd, it...

Windswept Walking in the Footsteps of Remarkable WomenThis powerful and deeply inspiring book tells the story of extraordinary women who found inspiration, consolation, and liberation in the wild...

Du Fu A Life in Poetry by Du Fu is a collection of poems that span over 13 centuries, yet remain universally admired and read. This sparkling new translation brings the poet's verse to life, offering...

Last Train to Helsingør by Heidi Amsinck is a collection of darkly humorous and sinister stories set in Copenhagen.Here, the city's atmosphere of 'hygge' takes a darker turn, as old ladies exact...

The Analysis of Napoleon's Armée Du Nord in 1815: A New Perspective On June 10, 1815, Napoleon issued final concentration orders for the invasion of Belgium, but a crucial decision made by Soult on...

Published in 1997, Enfants Du Paradis is a landmark film that reimagined the history of France during a time of crisis. Jill Forbes examines how this cinematic masterpiece reinterpreted social...

Riad Sattouf recounts his childhood in the Middle East in the second installment of L'Arabe du futur. Born to a Syrian father and a Breton mother, Riad's life is marked by movement between Libya,...

A unique collection of Christmas tales to unsettle and enthrall. This anthology brings together a diverse range of stories from the Victorian era to modern times, each one a masterclass in building...

This autobiography offers a unique insight into the life and thoughts of W.E.B. Du Bois, one of America's most influential public intellectuals and activists.Written over nearly a century, this work...

Du Iz Tak? is a charming exploration of the natural world, where the ordinary becomes extraordinary. With exquisite illustrations and a playful invented language, Carson Ellis invites readers to...

Julius Levy's life begins with an instinctual stretch towards the sky, drawn to the clouds that seem so near. As he grows up in a village on the banks of the Seine, Julius becomes a quick-witted...

Maeve Binchy's life story is one of remarkable resilience and creativity. This biography, illustrated with 44 photographs, reveals how her experiences growing up in Ireland shaped the inspiration for...

The Hotel du Lac by Anita Brookner is a beautifully written novel about a woman's journey towards self-discovery. Edith Hope, a romantic novelist, has been exiled from home after embarrassing herself...

Cirque Du Freak: the Manga, Vol. 5Half-vampire Darren and his allies are in desperate pursuit, pursued by the Vampaneze, police, and an angry mob. With their enemies clamoring for blood, the vampires...

Elegant and riveting short stories from mid-century women writers are collected in this anthology. Selected and introduced by Lucy Scholes, it brings together works from renowned authors alongside...

The Royal Show is a heartwarming and suspenseful tale of family, love, and loyalty, set against the backdrop of a bygone era. When the Forsyth Variety Company is invited to perform at the Royal...

A Short History of Cahiers du Cinéma by Emilie Bickerton explores the influential project's evolution and impact on film-making and writing. Founded in 1951, Cahiers du Cinéma revolutionized the...

The Canal Du Midi: Your Ultimate Guide to Boating in Southern France. Discover the beauty and charm of the Canal du Midi, one of Europe's most popular waterways. This comprehensive travel guide is...

W.E.B. Du Bois's Data Portraits presents a groundbreaking collection of visualizations created by the renowned sociologist and black rights activist W.E.B. Du Bois. First exhibited at the 1900 Paris...

The Hotel du Lac is a dignified establishment, welcoming those who value tradition and refinement. Here, Edith Hope, a romantic novelist with modest dreams, finds herself in a rarefied atmosphere,...

Cornwall's rich literary heritage is celebrated in this anthology, featuring poetry, legend, and storytelling from across its dramatic landscape. Edited by Luke Thompson, Treasures of Cornwall brings...

Experience the timeless poetry of Du Fu, China's 'poet historian', in a unique bilingual edition. This collection brings together masterpieces of poetry from the Tang Dynasty, offering a glimpse into...

Josephine Tey finds herself in the midst of a different kind of battle in September 1939, as the outbreak of war brings its own set of worries to the Hollywood set of Hitchcock's Rebecca. But when a...

L'ordre du discours: Lecon inaugurale au College de France prononcee le 2 decembre 1970A seminal lecture by Michel Foucault, rendered in print for the first time.This collection of notes from a 1970...

Baudelaire's masterpiece explores the twists and turns of the human mind. His poems convey the turmoil that lies at the heart of existence, a drama that is both deeply personal and universally...

Astérix 40 - L'Empire du Milieu by René Goscinny is set in 50 BC, far from the familiar village of Armorique. The Empress of China has been imprisoned following a coup led by the infamous Deng Tsin...

Emilie Du Châtelet was more than just Voltaire's mistress. At 18, she married into French nobility and played the prescribed role of a noblewoman, but she also defied convention by conducting a...

W. E. B. Du Bois: Black Radical Democrat by Manning Marable is a comprehensive biography that explores the life and work of one of America's most influential thinkers. This updated edition brings...

Death Du Jour by Kathy Reichs is a gripping crime thriller that delves into the darker side of human nature. On a bitterly cold March night in Montreal, forensic anthropologist Dr Temperance Brennan...

Mémoires du Sergent Bourgogne is a significant work that has been cherished throughout human history. To ensure its preservation for future generations, we have re-released this book in a modern...

Venice has long been a source of inspiration for writers from around the world. This anthology brings together a diverse range of stories set in this unique and captivating city.From Daphne du...

L'Arabe du futur: Une jeunesse au Moyen-OrientThis is the fifth volume in Riad Sattouf's bestselling series, which explores his childhood and adolescence. Set against the backdrop of Libya under...

Small Forgotten Moments by Annalisa Crawford is a haunting and melodic tale that explores the blurred lines between reality and obsession. When artist Jo Mckye suffers from long-term amnesia, she...

The power is like the sun and death, it cannot face itself. Especially in Russia. He was known as the mage of the Kremlin. Enigmatic Vadim Baranov was a stage manager and producer of television...

Experience the timeless poetry of Du Fu in both English and Mandarin, as presented in this bilingual volume.This collection brings together a selection of poems from 760-770 A.D., offering a unique...

Lady Dona St Columb is a woman ripe for folly, seeking to escape the tedium of her days. However, there is another Dona who longs for a life of honest love, even if it is accompanied by danger. In...

Death at the Clos du Lac by Adrian Magson In 1964, France's exclusive Clos du Lac sanitarium becomes the scene of a gruesome and elaborate murder. A man is discovered chained to the bottom of the...

A new 25th anniversary edition of Cirque Du Freak brings this international phenomenon to life. When Darren and his friend Steve buy tickets to the outlawed, magical show, they are enchanted by its...

A collection of remarkable short stories from mid-century women writers offers a unique window into a period of profound social change. Selected and introduced by Lucy Scholes, this anthology brings...

A collection of 100 crime stories written by women, selected and introduced by award-winning author Sophie Hannah. This anthology brings together prize-winners, bestsellers, and rising stars in the...

On the 200th anniversary of Charles Baudelaire's birth, a landmark translation of his groundbreaking poetry is released. This stunning work, first published in 1857, marked a turning point in modern...

In the world of New York's supernatural community, dining out can be a challenge. Where do demons go to satisfy their culinary cravings? One solution is Sin du Jour, a unique restaurant catering to...

A young woman, Clara Waterfield, is summoned to a large stone house in Gloucestershire to fill its greenhouse with exotic plants from Kew Gardens. However, something feels unloved about the house,...

Riad Sattouf's autobiographical graphic novel follows his childhood growing up in Libya and later Syria. Born to a Syrian father and a Breton mother, Riad was raised in a traditional yet turbulent...