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The Daphne du Maurier Society of North America has postponed its April 2026 meeting
30th March 2026: The Daphne du Maurier Society of North America has announced a change to its programme of events. The meeting, due to take place on Saturday, 11th April 2026, will now take place on Saturday, 19th September.... More ››
Du Maurier Fowey Literary Festival banners are popping up everywhere!
28th March 2026: As we are sure you know by now, the du Maurier Fowey Literary Festival takes place from 1st to 9th May 2026. Festival banners are popping up all over the Fowey area, reminding us that the festival dates are fast approaching... More ››
Eric O'Gowan (Dorman-Smith)/Chink: Literary Friendships - Ernest Hemingway and Daphne du Maurier by Elizabeth Thompson
27th March 2026: Today, we bring you a brilliantly researched article about Eric Dorman-Smith, nicknamed Chink, who later changed his name to Eric O'Gowan. As a young man, Eric served in the British Army, but later made enormous alterations to his life when he changed his name to O'Gorman... More ››_poster.jpeg)
Vladimir streaming on Netflix includes some interesting nods to Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca
21st March 2026: Vladimir is a 2022 novel by Julia May Jonas, described by one reviewer as: Darkly funny and moving, Vladimir, by Julia May Jonas, explores issues of sex, gender, power, and desire from its own unique perspective. The television adaptation of the novel is currently streaming on Netflix as an eight-part series starring Rachel Weisz, Leo Woodall, Jessica Henwick, Ellen Robertson and John Slattery. It has been described as a proper show for proper grown-ups! ... More ››
The du Maurier Fowey Literary Festival 2026 – events for those with a particular interest in Daphne du Maurier
18th March 2026: The du Maurier Fowey Literary Festival 2026 takes place from 1st – 9th May. This year's programme is packed with wonderful talks, walks, workshops, reading groups, music events and a quiz evening. For those of you with a special interest in Daphne du Maurier, here is a look at what's happening du Maurier-wise this year. ... More ››
The du Maurier Fowey Literary Festival 1st – 9th May 2026 Programme and Box Office are live at the Festival Website Now.
15th March 2026: The du Maurier Fowey Festival takes place from 1st – 9th May 2026, and the programme and box office are live at the Festival website now.... More ››
Jeanne du Maurier items in an exhibition at Killerton House, Devon
12th March 2026: Crumbs of information about Jeanne du Maurier are hard to find; there is a lot less written about her than about either of her sisters. Both Angela and Daphne have much fuller biographical information available for all to see. So, with some excitement, we bring you a very small insight into the world of Jeanne du Maurier through an exhibition at the beautiful National Trust property, Killerton, in Devon.... More ››
The Daphne du Maurier Society of North America, April 2026 event - The Male Narrators in the Novel
6th March 2026: Don’t miss the Daphne du Maurier Society of North America’s meeting on Saturday, 11th April 2026, at which Society member Leonard Cox will be discussing Daphne du Maurier’s use of male narrators as a literary device.... More ››
The Daphne du Maurier Society of North America's exclusive screening of the 1952 adaptation of My Cousin Rachel, Sunday 22nd March 2026
2nd March 2026: Don't miss the private screening of the 1952 film adaptation of My Cousin Rachel, starring Olivia de Havilland and Richard Burton, exclusively for members of the Daphne du Maurier Society of North America and their guests.... More ››
The du Maurier Fowey Literary Festival 2026 – programme coming soon
28th February 2026: The du Maurier Fowey Literary Festival takes place from Friday, 1st, until Saturday, 9th May 2026, and the programme will be available very soon. If you are not already a Friend of the du Maurier Fowey Literary Festival, now would be a perfect time to join, as there are lots of benefits, particularly when you are buying your festival tickets.... More ››
Rebecca and Other Gothic Literature – Comparison Essays
26th February 2026: We are delighted to say that we have again collaborated with Serena Trowbridge, Reader in Victorian Literature at the School of English, Birmingham City University, and the final year students to whom she has been teaching the module on Gothic Literature... More ››
Wuthering Heights, the new film, and the Brontës influence on Daphne du Maurier
22nd February 2026: Earlier this month, a new film called "Wuthering Heights", starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi and written and directed by Emerald Fennell, was released in the UK and the US amid significant interest and controversy. Here on the Daphne du Maurier website, the new film has prompted us to reflect on the importance of the Brontës to Daphne du Maurier and the influence they, and particularly Emily, had on her writing. ... More ››
Waterstones pre-order discount offer on Last Night I Dreamt: A Personal History of the du Mauriers by Paul de Zulueta
17th February 2026: British bookstore chain Waterstones is offering a 25% discount on pre-orders of Last Night I Dreamt: A Personal History of the du Mauriers by Paul de Zulueta, placed between 17th and 20th February 2026.... More ››
How Cornwall Shaped the Imagination of Famous Writers – BBC News Article 14th February 2026
15th February 2026: BBC Journalist Lisa Young has written an interesting article for the BBC News online this week. Called How Cornwall Shaped the Imagination of Famous Writers, she discusses Winston Graham, Virginia Woolf, Daphne du Maurier, E.V. Thompson, and his son Luke Thompson.... More ››
Night Bird Press publishes its pamphlet, House of Dreams: Daphne du Maurier’s Menabilly
14th February 2026: We introduced you to Louisa Amelia Albani and Night Bird Press in January, when we explained that Louisa is an artist and the founder and owner of Night Bird Press. Over the last few months, she has been working on a pamphlet about Daphne du Maurier, which was published on 7th February. It is now readily available to buy direct from Night Bird Press and from a selection of stockists in London and across the UK. ... More ››
Last Night I Dreamt: A Personal History of the du Mauriers by Paul de Zulueta - pre-publication cover reveal
11th February 2026: Today, publisher Virago has revealed the cover of Last Night I Dreamt: A Personal History of the du Mauriers by Paul de Zulueta, which is due to be published on 3rd September 2026. Paul, Daphne du Maurier's eldest grandson, has written this intimate, revelatory family biography of the iconic writer and her famous ancestors. ... More ››
The du Maurier Fowey Literary Festival welcomes the return of the ultimate Abba Tribute Experience, Take a Chance on Us, on Friday 8th May 2026
7th February 2026: The du Maurier Fowey Literary Festival 2026 welcomes the return of Take a Chance on Us, the ultimate ABBA tribute experience. They will be performing on Friday, 8th May at 8pm in Fowey Parish Church.... More ››
The Daphne du Maurier Society of North America Summer 2026 Reading Retreat – A date for your diaries
5th February 2026: The Daphne du Maurier Society of North America’s annual Summer Reading Retreat takes place on Sunday, 2nd August 2026, from 2 pm to 4 pm, at Cottage Grove Association Dining Hall, Higgins Lake - out in the woods of Michigan. The book that will be discussed is Frenchman’s Creek.... More ››
Fought Like a Lion: The Life of an East End Soldier by Paul Blumsom – The Book Launch
1st February 2026: In May of last year, we told you about a fascinating book called Fought Like a Lion: The Life of an East End Soldier by Paul Blumsom. Today, we have a short article about the book launch, which took place at the Fusiliers Museum in the Tower of London.... More ››
Manderley Press – Their Books and Their Tote Bag
28th January 2026: Manderley Press Ltd is a wonderful independent publisher based in London. The company is named after the house in Daphne du Maurier's most famous novel, Rebecca, the owner's favourite book. They republish forgotten or out-of-print books that were originally inspired by a building, city, or landmark, bringing those lost titles back to life for today's readers. This month, they have introduced a beautiful Tote bag to their range of book-related products. ... More ››
Night Bird Press, Daphne du Maurier and the House of Dreams
24th January 2026: Louisa Amelia Albani is an artist and the founder and owner of Night Bird Press. She produces beautiful pamphlets and amazing artwork inspired by literary figures from William Blake to Virginia Woolf. In recent months, Louisa has been working on a pamphlet about Daphne du Maurier, which will be available from 7th February 2026. This pamphlet will be called House of Dreams: Daphne du Maurier's Menabilly. ... More ››
A du Maurier Fowey Literary Festival event: Mark Butterworth – 'Make the Bold Move, from Writer to Author'
21st January 2026: Join author Mark Butterworth for his insightful presentation – 'Make the Bold Move, From Writer to Author!' This event takes place on Thursday, 26th February, 2.30 pm – 4.00 pm at the Harbour Hotel, Fowey. During this hour-and-a-half interactive talk, he will share his experiences of moving from writer to published author and how writing a book – including fiction, history, poetry, and memoir – is something anyone can consider.... More ››
The Daphne du Maurier Society of North America announces its first event for 2026
20th January 2026: The Daphne du Maurier Society of North America holds its first event for 2026 on Saturday, 21st February. Professor Cele Otnes will lead the discussion in which she will give clarity to the reason why we can love novels but dislike their film adaptations (or some of them)... More ››
The du Maurier Fowey Literary Festival Competition for Young Writers and Artists 2026 – Launches on Monday, 19th January
19th January 2026: The du Maurier Fowey Literary Festival is delighted to announce that on Monday, 19 January 2026, it will, once again, be launching the Competition for Young Writers and Artists. The aim of this competition is to encourage young people to engage in visual arts and creative writing, to celebrate their creativity and originality. The chosen theme for 2026 is ‘After Midnight’ ... More ››
Books from Daphne du Maurier's canon of work celebrating anniversaries in 2026, plus a few more from Angela du Maurier and George du Maurier
13th January 2026: From time to time, as a new year begins, we like to look back at Daphne du Maurier's canon of work and see what in her writing is celebrating an anniversary. We also look at the writing of Daphne's sister, Angela, and her Grandfather, George du Maurier, with the same intention; to seek out books celebrating anniversaries... More ››