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Daphne du Maurier: A Daughter's Memoir

In this memoir, Flavia Leng paints a powerful portrait of her mother, Daphne du Maurier. She presents an account of an unusual childhood, and reveals du Maurier's deep attachment to Cornwall and her withdrawal from family and friends.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 206 pages

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