The life and works of Daphne du Maurier—one of the greatest storytellers of the last century—continue to beguile and fascinate readers across the world. Her blockbuster Rebecca has sold millions of copies worldwide and stands the test of time as one of the most influential books in literary canon.

In this personal history of the du Mauriers, Paul de Zulueta, the eldest living grandson of Daphne du Maurier, draws on memories, family lore and private letters to give us an intimate, revelatory glimpse into one of Britain’s most incredible artistic dynasties: Daphne’s grandfather (a bestselling Victorian novelist), her father (a famous Edwardian actor-manager) and of course Daphne herself, who lived a fascinating life full of contradictions.