Daphne Du Maurier
Author
Language
English
Description
In 1840s Cornwall, young Philip Ashley inherits a fortune from his uncle, who was recently married abroad and died under mysterious circumstances. Philip's pleasant life is disrupted by the sudden arrival of his uncle's beautiful widow, Rachel. Initially planning to send her on her way with a generous pension, he soon finds himself falling in love with her-- even as he begins to suspect that she murdered his uncle and may be plotting the same fate...
2) Rebecca
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"The only hardcover edition of the beloved, internationally best-selling gothic mystery. EVERYMAN'S LIBRARY CONTEMPORARY CLASSICS. The unassuming young heroine of Rebecca finds her life changed overnight when she meets Maxim de Winter, a handsome and wealthy widower whose sudden proposal of marriage takes her by surprise. Rescuing her from an overbearing employer, de Winter whisks her off to Manderley, his isolated estate on the windswept Cornish...
7) The Birds
Publisher
Universal
Pub. Date
2000
Language
English
Description
When Melanie Daniels rolls into Bodega Bay in pursuit of eligible bachelor Mitch Brenner, the small California town is inexplicably attacked by thousands of birds.
8) Jamaica Inn
Publisher
Delta Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2001]
Language
English
Description
A young woman travels to the disreputable Jamaica Inn on the wild Cornish moors to discover the truth about her father's death, only to become involved with shipwreckers.
10) Rebecca
Publisher
Distributed by Carlton Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
A timid young girl marries a troubled widower only to find her new home is haunted by the memory of Rebecca, the first wife.
11) My cousin Rachel
Publisher
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Formats
Description
The movie is based on the 1951 novel by Daphne Du Maurier and tells the story of a young Englishman who plots revenge against his mysterious, beautiful cousin, believing that she murdered his guardian.