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Daphne du Maurier

Daphne du Maurier (13 May 1907 – 19 April 1989) was a British writer. Best-known works include Rebecca, My Cousin Rachel, Jamaica Inn and Frenchman's Creek. Honours include Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire, National Book Award and The Grand Master.

The Bookish Elf has reviewed 1 book by Daphne du Maurier, mostly classic and gothic, published by Virago, first published in 2025.

Born 13 May 1907, LondonFrom United Kingdom
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Books reviewed1
Our average4.0★from 1 rated
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Rebecca cover
Rebecca2025 · ★ 4.0
GenresClassic 1Gothic 1Historical Fiction 1PublishersVirago

Awards & honours

4 recorded
Anthony Award2000The Grand Master1978National Book Award1938

Literary prizes

The Grand Master 1978National Book Award 1938

Genre awards

Anthony Award 2000

Honours & fellowships

Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire

Books

1 book
Rebecca cover
Rebecca2025 · ★ 4.0

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We have reviewed 1 book by Daphne du Maurier: Rebecca.

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