Daphne was born in 1907, grand-daughter of the brilliant artist and writer George du Maurier, daughter of Gerald, the most famous Actor Manager of his day, she came from a creative and successful family.

She began writing short stories in 1928, and in 1931 her first novel, 'The Loving Spirit' was published. It received rave reviews and further books followed. Then came her most famous three novels, 'Jamaica Inn', 'Frenchman's Creek' and Rebecca'. Each novel being inspired by her love of Cornwall, where she lived and wrote.

These pages were first set up in 1996 for all fans of Daphne du Maurier around the world - now attracting around 50,000 visits every month. If you wish to be kept informed of the latest news and events associated with her work, you are invited to sign up as a Member - its free and you will have privileged access to this site.

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DATES FOR THE 2010 FESTIVAL ANNOUNCED - we have now heard that the Daphne du Maurier Festival for 2010 has been given the go-ahead; the dates being Thursday 13th May until Saturday 22nd May 2010. More news as we get it - David Willmore

Review of 'The House on the Strand' - Laura Varnam, a du Maurier enthusiast, with much experience in writing, has just sent us an excellent review of Daphne du Maurier's novel The House on the Strand. It is one of the books which has not been reviewed on our site before. Navigate to it under 'Book reviews' on the left, or just click HERE

Films & Videos - in case you have missed it, we have been accumulating a number of films and videos on this site, which will be of interest. The content is freely available via YouTube and include the entire 1940 film "Rebecca", directed by Alfred Hitchcock and starring Laurence Olivier and Joan Fontaine.

Click HERE

Two films have now been remastered on DVD. They are:

- a rare opportunity to see Dame Daphne in her home in Cornwall. She talks to Cliff Michelmore on a wide range of subjects about her writing and work.
Running time 38½ minutes.

- written by Daphne du Maurier, narrated by Sir Michael Redgrave and directed by Christian Browning.
Running time 40 minutes.

They are both available at the Daphne du Maurier Literary centre in Fowey at £12.00 each.
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