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After Midnight by Daphne du Maurier published in paperback 22nd October 2026
After Midnight: Thirteen Chilling Tales for the Dark Hours by Daphne du Maurier will be published in paperback on 22nd October 2026.
This magnificent collection of Daphne du Maurier's darkest and most sinister short stories includes some very well-known stories, such as The Birds, Don't Look Now, and The Blue Lenses, as well as some of Daphne's less familiar but still very scary tales, including Monte Verita, The Alibi, and Split Second. From murderous desires to supernatural forces, du Maurier's masterful short stories stare into the dark heart of our relationships.
Stephen King, the master of horror, introduces After Midnight.
Buy your copy as soon as it's published. There could be no better book to read at Halloween.
• Paperback
• Virago Press
• ISBN:9780349022178
• Published: 22 Oct 2026
• £12.99
October 2026.