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Du Maurier's first home in Fowey, Ferryside, is given listed status
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Du Maurier's first home in Fowey, Ferryside, is given listed status
Ferryside, the house in which Daphne du Maurier wrote her first novel, 'The Loving Spirit' (1931), has been granted grade II listed status. Daphne's son, Kits Browning, who now lives in the house, said: "My mother adored the house and fell in love with Cornwall, which was to be the backdrop of her most famous novels. I feel sure that she would be immensely proud that Historic England have granted Ferryside a Grade II listing."... More >>

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cornwall-42465495


Du Maurier's first home in Fowey, Ferryside, is given listed status
New edition of Rebecca released in 2018 to mark 80 years since first publication
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New edition of Rebecca released in 2018 to mark 80 years since first publication
Virago have just released details of the new edition of 'Rebecca' that will be published in March 2018 to mark 80 years since its first publication. The edition will feature a new introduction by Sarah Perry and a stunning new dust jacket design. ... More >>

https://www.thebookseller.com/news/virago-celebrates-80-years-rebecca-embroidered-special-edition-689371


New edition of Rebecca released in 2018 to mark 80 years since first publication
My Cornwall magazine: Daphne du Maurier and Menabilly
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My Cornwall magazine: Daphne du Maurier and Menabilly
The current issue of My Cornwall magazine (December 2017 / January 2018) features an article about Daphne du Maurier's life at Menabilly. The magazine also includes a review of Tatiana de Rosnay's biography of du Maurier, 'Manderley Forever'.... More >>

http://thatsmycornwall.com/back-issues-of-mycornwall/


My Cornwall magazine: Daphne du Maurier and Menabilly
Podcast: Tatiana de Rosnay discusses Manderley Forever
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Podcast: Tatiana de Rosnay discusses Manderley Forever
There is a new 'Tea and Tattle' podcast from Miranda's notebook which features Tatiana de Rosnay discussing her biography of Daphne du Maurier, 'Manderley Forever', and the influence that Daphne has had on her own writing. Tatiana also discusses Daphne's French heritage, the importance of Menabilly in Daphne's life and writing, and which du Maurier books Tatiana wishes were better known today. A real treat for fans of Daphne and of Manderley Forever. ... More >>

https://www.teaandtattlepodcast.com/home/55


Podcast: Tatiana de Rosnay discusses Manderley Forever
Tatiana de Rosnay discusses Daphne du Maurier's French Roots in 8/12/17 issue of The Lady
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Tatiana de Rosnay discusses Daphne du Maurier's French Roots in 8/12/17 issue of The Lady
The 8/12/17 issue of The Lady magazine (UK) features an article by Daphne du Maurier's biographer, Tatiana de Rosnay, on Daphne's French roots. 'A French Affair- Daphne du Maurier never forgot her French roots. In fact, her adventures in Paris and further afield informed and inspired her novels, as Tatiana de Rosnay, author of 'Manderley Forever', explains.'... More >>
Tatiana de Rosnay discusses Daphne du Maurier's French Roots in 8/12/17 issue of The Lady
With Halloween on our minds how about reading a ghost story...
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With Halloween on our minds how about reading a ghost story...
29th October 2017: If you’re looking for some spooky reading this Halloween, then try a ghost story… but turn your thoughts to women writers including our very own Daphne du Maurier. ... More >>

http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/female-ghost-writers-overlooked-history-why-the-birds-daphne-du-maurier-helen-oyeyemi-a8023116.html


With Halloween on our minds how about reading a ghost story...
<em>The Doll</em> listed as one of the scariest horror stories
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<em>The Doll</em> listed as one of the scariest horror stories
27th October 2017: A new listing includes The Doll by Daphne du Maurier as one of the 20 scariest horror stories that you can read on line. ... More >>

http://ew.com/books/scary-horror-stories-online/the-doll-by-daphne-du-maurier


<em>The Doll</em> listed as one of the scariest horror stories
Interview with Tatiana de Rosnay and Lady Tessa Montgomery available for listen online
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Interview with Tatiana de Rosnay and Lady Tessa Montgomery available for listen online
25th October 2017: October 5th saw the UK launch of Tatiana de Rosnay’s new biography of Daphne, Manderley Forever, at the Institut Francais in Kensington, London. Du Maurier fans will be delighted to hear that an audio recording of the event is now available to listen to online.... More >>

http://www.culturetheque.com/EXPLOITATION/GBR/doc/SYRACUSE/7079/tatiana-de-rosnay-in-conversation-with-tessa-montgomery-on-manderley-forever-tatiana-de-rosnay


Interview with Tatiana de Rosnay and Lady Tessa Montgomery available for listen online
<em>Manderley Forever</em> is launched in the UK at the French Institue, Kensington
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<em>Manderley Forever</em> is launched in the UK at the French Institue, Kensington
6th October 2017: Manderley Forever by Tatiana de Rosnay, the new biography about Daphne du Maurier, was launched at the French Institute, Kensington on Thursday. ... More >>
<em>Manderley Forever</em> is launched in the UK at the French Institue, Kensington
Today's the day
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Today's the day
5th October 2017: The wait is over. Manderley Forever by Tatiana de Rosnay is published in the UK today. This is the book that everyone with an interest in Daphne du Maurier should be reading. ... More >>
Today's the day
Just one more day to wait!
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Just one more day to wait!
4th October 2017: Just one more day and Manderley Forever, by Tatiana de Rosnay, will be published in the UK. October 5th is Super Thursday this year - the day when more books are published than on any other day of the year. ... More >>
Just one more day to wait!
The menacing Daphne du Maurier - article
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The menacing Daphne du Maurier - article
2nd October 2017: As we begin the week in which Tatiana de Rosnay’s biography Manderley Forever is published the Irish Independent have published a superb article about Daphne du Maurier. ... More >>

http://www.independent.ie/life/the-menacing-daphne-du-maurier-36182507.html


The menacing Daphne du Maurier - article
<em>Manderley Forever</em> is published in the UK this week
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<em>Manderley Forever</em> is published in the UK this week
1st October 2017: Tatiana de Rosnay’s long awaited biography about Daphne du Maurier called Manderley Forever is published in English for the UK market on Thursday 5th October. ... More >>
<em>Manderley Forever</em> is published in the UK this week
More opportunities to hear Tatiana de Rosnay talking about <em>Manderley Forever</em>
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More opportunities to hear Tatiana de Rosnay talking about <em>Manderley Forever</em>
22nd September 2017: Two more dates for your diary so that you can hear Tatiana de Rosnay talking about Manderley Forever, her excellent biography of Daphne du Maurier, which is published on 5th October.... More >>
More opportunities to hear Tatiana de Rosnay talking about <em>Manderley Forever</em>
<em>Manderley Forever</em> by Tatiana de Rosnay - book launch 5th October 2017
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<em>Manderley Forever</em> by Tatiana de Rosnay - book launch 5th October 2017
15th September 2017: Join best-selling novelist Tatiana de Rosnay (Sarah’s Key) for an exclusive talk with Daphne du Maurier’s eldest daughter, Tessa Montgomery, chaired by Dr Laura Varnam, on the occasion of the UK publication of Manderley Forever (Allen & Unwin). ... More >>

http://www.institut-francais.org.uk/events-calendar/whats-on/talks/tatiana-de-rosnay-manderley-forever/


<em>Manderley Forever</em> by Tatiana de Rosnay - book launch 5th October 2017
<em>Jamaica Inn</em> at the Tabard Theatre, London - 8th November to 2nd December 2017
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<em>Jamaica Inn</em> at the Tabard Theatre, London - 8th November to 2nd December 2017
14th September 2017: The ever-popular novel Jamaica Inn by Daphne du Maurier, adapted for stage by Lisa Evans, produced by Theatre Lab Company and directed by Anastasia Revi at the Tabard Theatre. If you are interested in this upcoming performance of Jamaica Inn, please open the following link for further details. ... More >>

http://tabardtheatre.co.uk/whats-on/jamaica-inn/


<em>Jamaica Inn</em> at the Tabard Theatre, London - 8th November to 2nd December 2017
Minack Theatre's first ever film screening - Hitchcock's <em>Jamaica Inn</em>
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Minack Theatre's first ever film screening - Hitchcock's <em>Jamaica Inn</em>
13th September 2017: Daphne Du Maurier fans shouldn't miss this one-off event - Minack Theatre's first ever film screening - Hitchcock's Jamaica Inn,... More >>

http://www.minack.com/event/rocks-oct-6-7/


Minack Theatre's first ever film screening - Hitchcock's <em>Jamaica Inn</em>
Manderley Forever by Tatiana de Rosnay: The UK edition
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Manderley Forever by Tatiana de Rosnay: The UK edition
8th September 2017: The long wait for the UK edition of Manderley Forever by Tatiana de Rosnay is nearly over. Published in France in 2015, and then in the US in April of this year, this beautiful UK edition will be published on Thursday 5th October 2017.... More >>
Manderley Forever by Tatiana de Rosnay: The UK edition
Daphne du Maurier: Looking Inward by Teresa Petersen
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Daphne du Maurier: Looking Inward by Teresa Petersen
31st August 2017: In this newly published book author Teresa Petersen explores the possibility that incest is at the core of du Maurier's craft. Her argument is that the theme of incest occurs so frequently that it is not a coincidence.... More >>
Daphne du Maurier: Looking Inward by Teresa Petersen
Review of <em>My Cousin Rachel</em> film on 'The Conversation' website
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Review of <em>My Cousin Rachel</em> film on 'The Conversation' website
5th June 2017: New adaptation of Daphne du Maurier’s My Cousin Rachel will leave you wondering long after credits roll. Our very own Laura Varnam has written this excellent article about the new film of My Cousin Rachel which is released on Friday 9th June...... More >>

http://theconversation.com/new-adaptation-of-daphne-du-mauriers-my-cousin-rachel-will-leave-you-wondering-long-after-credits-roll-78546


Review of <em>My Cousin Rachel</em> film on 'The Conversation' website
<em>My Cousin Rachel</em> film in cinemas from Friday 9th June
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<em>My Cousin Rachel</em> film in cinemas from Friday 9th June
4th June 2017: The long wait to see the fabulous new film of My Cousin Rachel is nearly over because from Friday 9th June the film will be showing in cinemas across the UK and the US... ... More >>
<em>My Cousin Rachel</em> film in cinemas from Friday 9th June
<em>Rebecca</em> wins W H Smith Nation's Favourite Book competition
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<em>Rebecca</em> wins W H Smith Nation's Favourite Book competition
1st June 2017; W H Smith has announced that Rebecca is the winner of their competition to find the Nation’s favourite book written in the last 225 years.... More >>
<em>Rebecca</em> wins W H Smith Nation's Favourite Book competition
Twitter giveaway winners announced
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Twitter giveaway winners announced
To celebrate reaching 2,000 followers on our Twitter account, we had a giveaway. The main prize was a second hand copy of Du Maurier's 'The Flight of the Falcon', the new Penguin edition of 'The Breakthrough', and a set of special du Maurier postcards, exclusively available from Bookends of Fowey. We also sent two du Maurier postcards to two runners up, Liz and Cathy. Do join us over on our twitter account and thanks to those who are already following us.... More >>

https://twitter.com/D_DuMaurier


Twitter giveaway winners announced
<em>Jamaica Inn the Musical</em> - news from the cast
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<em>Jamaica Inn the Musical</em> - news from the cast
4th May 2017: Rehearsals for Jamaica Inn the Musical, which takes place at St Andrew’s Church, Luton from 17th – 20th May, are going well and we have some comments from the cast and photos to show you how things are going.... More >>
<em>Jamaica Inn the Musical</em> - news from the cast
<em>Daphne du Maurier: In the Footsteps of Rebecca</em> DVD
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<em>Daphne du Maurier: In the Footsteps of Rebecca</em> DVD
1st May 2017: Bookends of Fowey is happy to announce that we will be selling copies of the French documentary Daphne du Maurier: In the Footsteps of Rebecca very soon.... More >>
<em>Daphne du Maurier: In the Footsteps of Rebecca</em> DVD
<em>Jamaica Inn the Musical</em> premieres in Luton on 17th May
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<em>Jamaica Inn the Musical</em> premieres in Luton on 17th May
15th March 2017: An amazing adaptation of the ever-popular gothic novel Jamaica Inn by Daphne Du Maurier takes to the stage in the evocative setting of St Andrew’s Church, Luton from 17th – 20th May. Set in Cornwall in the early 1800’s it tells the story of Mary Yellan, who comes to live with her downtrodden aunt and mysterious uncle at the dark and lonely Jamaica Inn on Bodmin Moor. Something dangerous is going on and Mary is determined to discover the secrets of her Uncle Joss and his unsavoury colleagues. ... More >>

http://www.standram.co.uk


<em>Jamaica Inn the Musical</em> premieres in Luton on 17th May
Vote for the Nation's Favourite Book from the past 225 years!
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Vote for the Nation's Favourite Book from the past 225 years!
10th April 2017: This year W H Smith is celebrating its 225th anniversary and as part of the celebrations is holding a competition to find the Nation’s favourite book written in the last 225 years. ... More >>

http://blog.whsmith.co.uk/vote-nations-favourite-book-past-225-years


Vote for the Nation's Favourite Book from the past 225 years!
<em>Manderley Forever</em> by Tatiana de Rosnay – English language edition
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<em>Manderley Forever</em> by Tatiana de Rosnay – English language edition
23rd March 2017: The English language translation of Manderley Forever, Tatiana de Rosnay’s biography about Daphne du Maurier will be published in the United States on 18th April and in the United Kingdom very soon afterwards. ... More >>
<em>Manderley Forever</em> by Tatiana de Rosnay – English language edition
du Maurier book cover winner in annual cover design competition
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du Maurier book cover winner in annual cover design competition
6th March 2017: The Academy of British Cover Design (ABCD) has announced the winners of its fourth annual cover design competition and the winner of the classic reissue cover for 2017 is... ... More >>
du Maurier book cover winner in annual cover design competition
<em>Daphne du Maurier: sur les traces de Rebecca</em> – documentary
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<em>Daphne du Maurier: sur les traces de Rebecca</em> – documentary
22nd February 2017: The premiere of Daphne du Maurier: sur les traces de Rebecca, the new documentary about Daphne du Maurier, took place in Paris on the evening of 21st February and was a truly wonderful occasion. ... More >>
<em>Daphne du Maurier: sur les traces de Rebecca</em> – documentary
Plans to build a replica of the Jane Slade
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Plans to build a replica of the Jane Slade
5th February 2017: A meeting took place at the Russell Inn, Polruan, Cornwall today to discuss a plan to build a replica of the Jane Slade. The original ship was a fruit schooner, built at Slade’s shipyard in Polruan in 1870, named after the shipyard’s owner and immortalized in Daphne du Maurier’s first novel The Loving Spirit. ... More >>

http://www.janesladeproject.org


Plans to build a replica of the Jane Slade
<em>The Birds</em> - Book at Bedtime
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<em>The Birds</em> - Book at Bedtime
29th January 2017: Daphne du Maurier's short story The Birds is the choice for Book at Bedtime on BBC Radio 4 later this week.... More >>
<em>The Birds</em> - Book at Bedtime
<em>My Cousin Rachel</em> film trailer and cinema release date
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<em>My Cousin Rachel</em> film trailer and cinema release date
28th January 2017: My Cousin Rachel, the film that all fans of Daphne du Maurier have been waiting for, is due for cinema release on 9th June 2017. ... More >>

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atObndOdeDg


<em>My Cousin Rachel</em> film trailer and cinema release date
Daphne du Maurier documentary – Paris premier
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Daphne du Maurier documentary – Paris premier
14th January 2017: Last Spring Arte, the company making a documentary about Daphne du Maurier for French television, came to Fowey to film in the very place that many of Daphne’s books are set. ... More >>
Daphne du Maurier documentary – Paris premier

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