I have also read and reviewed this interesting biography: Manderley Forever: A Biography of Daphne Du Maurier by Tatiana De Rosnay. Īs I said earlier, I read Rebeccabefore blogging and my review of my favorite book, The King’s General, (the Amazon blurb has a major spoiler in it) was lost on my old blog, Set in a rather neglected, but comfortable Cornwall estate, this story is a true page-turner not to be missed. A charming woman distantly related to Ambrose and his nephew Philip charms both of them–the attentive younger woman to the uncle, the mysterious and intriguing older woman to the nephew. This one, a book club friendly 300+ pages is a story of manipulation and betrayal. My Cousin Rachel (from my old blog and my Goodreads review): Daphne DuMaurier could create a universe of emotion within the covers of a book.Personally, I say this wouldn’t “count” because it isn’t by her, but as an extra I may try it.
Murder on the Cliffs: A Mystery Featuring Daphne Du Maurier. I’ve written posts ( here and here) about real people being turned into fictional sleuths–even the late Queen Elizabeth has had the treatment! This is the first book in a series that turns Daphne into a sleuth. I also have some of her non-fiction so that could be a possibility. I do not make any money at all off this blog–not even for Amazon clicks. I’ve linked to Amazon so you can read the summaries. For those who are new, I will link below to my reviews of all that I’ve read except Rebecca–which I read before there was an internet or blogs. The King’s General is my favorite, then Rebecca. My interest in this event is that I’ve come to look forward to it and I have enjoyed every Du Maurier book I’ve read. Back to Lady Browning–Boy/Tommy was part of the household of the Late Queen when she was Princess Elizabeth and living with Philip and the children at Clarence House. Finally, it was why the famed Lady Astor could sit in the Commons and trade insults with Churchill under their breath (or so legend has it). Did you know that Daphne’s husband, General Sir Frederick “Boy” (“Tommy” to his family) Browning was a Baronet so Daphne’s married “style” was not Mrs., but “Lady Browning.” This was also a clever trick used to give Margaret Thatcher a reward–by making her husband, Denis, a baronet, she could still sit in the House of Commons! She was only the spouse–Lady Thatcher. This year you can follow up the Coronation of King Charles III by joining in with us and reading a Daphne DuMaurier (aka Lady Browning) book. I’m so glad she’s decided to host it again! Reading Daphne Du Maurier Week #DDMreadingweek is hosted by HeavenAli and is now a fixture on my reading calendar.
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