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My Cousin Rachel - Daphne du Maurier

Description: ISBN 1844080404 / Author: Daphne du Maurier / Genre: Fiction /Publisher: Virago Press Ltd / I threw the piece of paper on the fire. She saw it burn ...Orphaned at an early age, Philip Ashley is raised by his benevolent older cousin, Ambrose. Resolutely single, Ambrose delights ... more

My Cousin Rachel - Daphne du Maurier ... in Philip as his heir, a man who will love his grand home as much as he does himself. But the cosy world the two construct is shattered when Ambrose sets off on a trip to Florence. There he falls in love and marries - and there he dies suddenly. In almost no time at all, the new widow - Philip's cousin Rachel - turns up in England. Despite himself, Philip is drawn to this beautiful, sophisticated, mysterious woman like a moth to the flame. And yet ...might she have had a hand in Ambrose's death?

Newest Review: ... take up residence in the estate which he has now inherited from Ambrose. Shortly thereafter Rachel invites herself to stay ... more

... with Philip in the house which she would have shared with Ambrose had he lived. Philip accepts, with the intention that he will question Rachel on her involvement in Ambrose's death and mete out her punishment accordingly. However, on meeting Rachel, Philip becomes enthralled with her and will entertain no doubts as to her character and honour. The remainder of the novel follows the developing relationship between Philip and Rachel as Philip comes of age and therefore, into full ownership of Ambrose's estate. Throughou...more

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My Cousin Rachel - Daphne du Maurier: My Cousin Rachel (555 words)
by chcouper - written on 30/03/08 (Very useful, 130 readings)
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After falling in love with Daphne du Maurier's "Rebecca", I've read a lot more of her work. I've not been disappointed with any of her novels, and "My Cousin Rachel" is no exception to the usual high standard of her work. Ambrose, Philip's guardian since the loss of both parents at an early age, travels abroad to Italy for the sake of his health where he meets, falls in love with and marries "my cousin Rachel". Months later, Philip receives a disturbing letter from Ambrose concerning the state of his health, which also hints at Rachel's involvement in his illness. On travelling to Italy to investigate, Philip finds Ambrose ...

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