Welcome
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.
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Daphne du Maurier Festival of Arts and Literature Booking Information May 2008
Bookends too is pleased to announce that as from 10rd March they are taking personal bookings for those wishing to buy tickets for the du Maurier festival. This service will continue through to the end of the Festival, 9.30 am to 5.30 pm, Monday to Saturday and Sundays from 11am to 4pm from Easter onwards. Payment by cash or cheques only. Please make cheques payable to RESTORMEL BOROUGH COUNCIL. Payment by Credit/Debit card, Cheque or Cash: Online: www.dumaurierfestival.co.ukBy 'phone: (01726) 879 500 - (Local Rate 0845 094 0428) 9.00am to 5.00pm By post: Cornish Riviera Box Office, Southbourne Road, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 4RS In person before and during Festival: CRBO, Southbourne Road, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 4RS 9.00am to 5.00pm In Person during Festival: The Festival Village Box Office: 9.30am until after interval of evening show.
Two films have now been remastered on DVD. They are:
The Make Believe World
of Daphne du Maurier |
Vanishing Cornwall |
The Make believe World Of Daphne du Maurier
- 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.
Vanishing Cornwall
- 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.
Telephone +44 (0)1726 833616 / 833619
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