Monday, June 25, 2012

My Cousin Rachel by Daphne du Maurier - A guest review from Lucy

I read My Cousin Rachel ages ago, but thought I’d refresh my memory for this Historical Tapestry spotlight on Daphne Dumaurier- so I read it again! This second time around, I found it to be even better than the first.

I just love du Maurier’s style- this captivating novel which spins a bit of mystery with tense levels of anticipation and romantic love of course…you know the kind when a gentleman was a real gentleman- and Rachel…well, what a deceitful character! The intrigue between two cousins, Ambrose and Phillip and their fate with Rachel’s scheming and bewitching, is a thrill to read. Up until the end I got to wishing things would change; that the love would be reciprocated and that Rachel really meant otherwise- that with Phillip she would be different…of course I knew how it would end!

The scenery feels breathtaking; the suspense keeps you on edge (will Phillip ‘go’ from the same fate as Ambrose?); what will happen to Rachel? …Ambrose’s note?

 I just fell in love with this book all over again.


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You can find Lucy blogging at Enchanted by Josephine. Thanks for participating in our Daphne du Maurier Season Lucy!

7 comments:

  1. Something that may be of interest !
    http://www.gatetheatre.ie/section/MYCOUSINRACHELRehearsalPictures

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  2. My Cousin Rachel is definitely my favourite of du Maurier's novels. I agree with your assessment of Rachel. Rachel is such an interesting character, one who is guaranteed to generate lots of discussion and differing views.

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  3. I have not read this book in years. I believe I have that among my mother's Book of the Month Club and she belonged in the 50s. Thanks for the reminder.
    Leona

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  4. Thanks Jenny- That's so cool!!

    Melissa- You're so right about the differing opinions...we could probably have a fun group discussion about her alone!

    Hi Leona- the 50's! And imagine that this book is still making waves today- it's that good:)

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  5. I have this one on my shelf, but haven't read it yet. I do love her writing style. I need to get busy and read this one.

    Thanks for sharing your review!

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  6. This is the only book I have read by du Maurier other than Rebecca. I liked it, but it didn't have the impact on me as Rebecca did.

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  7. I've read this several times and mus t do so again! Du Maurier helped me fall in love with books!

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