J M Barrie has long been a controversial figure; as D H Lawrence observed in 1921, 'Barrie has a fatal touch for those he loves. They die'. The five nervous breakdowns, two suicides, one attempted suicide and numerous deaths that are associated with him blacken the reputation of a man adored by generations of children.

* The celebrated biography of Gerald du Maurier, last of the great actor-managers, by his daughter.

A haunting collection of stories in the tradition of THE BIRDS and DON'T LOOK NOW

Daphne du Maurier's autobiography pinpoints the literary influences and overwhelming desire to explore the family history of the girl who became the great writer.

* A fascinating investigation of the creation of one of the most famous novels of all time

In this prescient novel, Daphne du Maurier explores the implications of leaving Europe for a political, economic and military alliance with the United States.

* This companion to the work of one of Britain's best-loved novelists celebrates the centenary of her birth.

The classic tale of murder, mystery and romance, in a gorgeous new hardback VMC set of Daphne du Maurier novels.

One of the most famous novels of the 20th century. A gothic tale of love, murder and secrets.

This collection of short stories enabled du Maurier's devoted readership to see her, for the first time, in a very different guise -- as an exponent of the sinister and macabre.

One of du Maurier's most popular novels, Frenchman's Creek is a tale of adventure, set during the reign of Charles II. It is the breathtaking story of a woman searching for love, who embraces the dangerous life of a fugitive on the seas.