Daphne was born in 1907, grand-daughter of the brilliant artist and writer George du Maurier, daughter of Gerald, the most famous Actor Manager of his day, she came from a creative and successful family.
She began writing short stories in 1928, and in 1931 her first novel, 'The Loving Spirit' was published. It received rave reviews and further books followed. Then came her most famous three novels, 'Jamaica Inn', 'Frenchman's Creek' and Rebecca'. Each novel being inspired by her love of Cornwall, where she lived and wrote.
The de Winter estate is called Manderley.
"Rebecca" by Daphne DuMaurier. Sometimes called "Gothic Romance", it is nonetheless one of the greats in it's field.
In the short story "The Birds" by Daphne du Maurier, the conclusion is open-ended and leaves the reader with a sense of foreboding and uncertainty. The characters are trapped in their house as the birds continue their relentless and violent attacks, hinting at a bleak future where humans may struggle to survive against the forces of nature.
Nat Shermans
Daphne is a shrub.
Daphne Pollard's birth name is Daphne Trott.
Daphne Reid's birth name is Daphne Maxwell.
Daphne Fowler's birth name is Daphne Bradshaw.
The address of the Daphne Public Library is: 2607 U.S. Highway 98, Daphne, 36526 4222
Daphne IS the laurel tree.
Daphne Newton's birth name is Daphne Williams Newton.
Daphne Slater's birth name is Daphne Helen Slater.