“Great clouds with dragging tails, black-edged and filled with rain, came scudding from the west, and now and again with sudden bursting fury emptied themselves as hail. The sea was a turmoil in the western bay. In the fields on either side of the road the gulls screamed and dipped in the fresh ploughed earth, seeking the green shoots fostered by the early spring.”
This novel delves into themes of betrayal, obsession, and the complexities of human relationships. The protagonist, a young man named Philip, becomes entangled in a web of intrigue when his cousin Rachel, who had been living in Italy, suddenly returns to England and is found dead under suspicious circumstances. As Philip delves deeper into Rachel's past, he uncovers secrets that challenge his perception of her character and his own. more
British author known for her suspense novels and romantic stories. Daphne du Maurier's works are characterized by their mysterious and supernatural elements, with her most famous novels being 'Rebecca' and 'The Turn of the Screw'. Her writing style has had a profound impact on literature. more
“All I have bought myself is worse problems, no matter how good it felt to salve my pride.”