Daphne du Maurier
1) The Doll
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Tales of human frailty and obsession, and of romance gone tragically awry. In these pages, a waterlogged notebook washes ashore revealing a dark story of jealousy and obsession, a vicar coaches a young couple divided by class issues, and an older man falls perilously in love with a much younger woman - with each tale demonstrating du Maurier's extraordinary storytelling gifts and her deep understanding of human nature.
2) Jamaica Inn
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On the stormy coast of Cornwall a ruthless group of people entice ships onto the rocks to loot their cargoes. Mary, played by Maureen O'Hara's uncle, is the ringleader and feels that her life is in danger.