I have just gotten an Advanced Review Copy of a fictional book called Daphne by Justine Picardie and have found it hard to put it down - "Drawing on Justine Picardie's extensive research into Daphne du Mauriere's obsession with the Brontes and he scandal that has haunted the Bronte estate, Daphne is a marvelous story of literary fascination and possession." Really give you a behind-the-scenes peek into the life of du Maurier and Menabilly. Book released in August 2008 so should be easy to find. Publisher is Bloomsbury
Thanks for the tip! I noticed the Bronte obsession when I read 'The Loving Spirit' (first book by Du Maurier I picked up). I didn't realize there was more to it than that.
Marcy
True Blue Farmgirl
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Marcy
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Posted - Dec 26 2008 : 1:41:15 PM
Thanks for telling me about this. I love her books!!
Farmgirl #170
Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give...Eleanor Roosevelt
Nancy Jo - wasn't the movie just something you had to watch! I loved it, but poor Daphne never really seemed happy- her little writing hut reminded me of my cabin on the hill, only my cabin is much more interesting. You have reminded me, I want to scope out ebay for that movie to add to my collection. I already own the old movie Rebecca with Laurence Olivier- I love picking up the book Rebecca and just turning to just about any page - so beautifully written, so lyrical. Kathy of the Enchanted Wood http://www.enchantedwoodmusings.blogspot.com
For Rebecca/Daphne du Maurier Fans
Posted - Dec 25 2008 : 5:19:18 PM
