If you want to delve into the novels of Daphne du Maurier (1907 – 1989), where should you begin?  Presented here are six essential books that give readers a place to start with the works of the prolific British novelist, playwright, and short-story writer.

Du Maurier launched her publishing career at age twenty-two with The Loving Spirit (1931), her first novel. She went on to publish numerous works of full-length and short fiction as well as nonfiction and plays.

Arguably, Rebecca (1938) is du Maurier’s masterwork and best-known work. And there’s a group of novels among her canon that approach it in terms of quality and longevity.  Here we’ll list the books that Dame Daphne is best remembered for. Read More→