Daphne du Maurier
British writer
Dame Daphne du Maurier DBE (13 May 1907 – 19 April 1989) was a British author. She is best known for her books Jamaica Inn (1936), Rebecca (1938) and The Birds (1952).
Daphne du Maurier | |
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 The young Daphne du Maurier (about 1930) | |
| Born | 13 May 1907 London, England |
| Died | 19 April 1989 (aged 81) Fowey, Cornwall, England |
| Occupation | Novelist |
| Nationality | British |
| Period | 1931–1989 |
| Genre | Literary fiction, thriller |
| Notable works | Rebecca The Scapegoat "The Birds" Jamaica Inn My Cousin Rachel |
| Notable awards | National Book Award (U.S.) |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 3 |
| Relatives | Sir Gerald du Maurier (father) Muriel, Lady du Maurier (mother) George du Maurier (grandfather) Angela du Maurier (sister) |
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