After Midnight: Thirteen Tales for the Dark Hours

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Synopsis
From Daphne du Maurier, &“a writer of fearless originality&” (The Guardian), comes a collection of her thirteen most mesmerizing tales—including iconic stories such as &“The Birds&” and &“Don&’t Look Now&”—with an introduction by Stephen King.Daphne du Maurier is best known for Rebecca, &“one of the most influential novels of the 20th century&” (Sarah Waters) and basis for Alfred Hitchcock&’s iconic film adaptation. More than thirty-five years after her death, du Maurier is celebrated for her gothic genius and stunning psychological insight by authors such as Ottessa Moshfegh, Maggie O&’Farrell, Lucy Foley, Gillian Flynn, Jennifer Egan, and countless others, including Stephen King and Joe Hill. After Midnight brings together some of du Maurier&’s darkest, most haunting stories, ranging from sophisticated literary thriller to twisted love story. Alongside classics such as &“The Birds&” and &“Don&’t Look Now,&”—both of which inspired unforgettable films—are gems such as &“Monte Verità,&” a masterpiece about obsession, mysticism, and tragic love, and &“The Alibi,&” a chilling tale of an ordinary man&’s descent into lies, manipulation, and sinister fantasies that edge dangerously close to reality. In &“The Blue Lenses,&” a woman recovering from eye surgery finds she now perceives those around her as having animal heads corresponding to their true natures. &“Not After Midnight&” follows a schoolteacher on holiday in Crete who finds a foreboding message from the chalet&’s previous occupant who drowned while swimming at night. In &“The Breakthrough,&” a scientist conducts experiments to harness the power of death, blurring the line between genius and madness. Each story in this collection exemplifies du Maurier&’s exquisite writing and singular insight into human frailty, jealousy, and the macabre. She &“makes worlds in which people and even houses are mysterious and mutable; haunted rooms in which disembodied spirits dance at absolute liberty&” (Olivia Laing, author of Crudo). Daphne du Maurier is mistress of the sleight of hand and slow-burning menace, often imitated and rarely surpassed. Stories include: -&“The Blue Lenses&” -&“Don&’t Look Now&” -&“The Alibi&” -&“The Apple Tree&” -&“The Birds&” -&“Monte Verita&” -&“The Pool&” -&“The Doll&” -&“Ganymede&” -&“Leading Lady&” -&“Not After Midnight&” -&“Split Second&” -&“The Breakthrough&”
Copyright:
2025

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Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
528 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781668204283
Related ISBNs:
9781668204269
Publisher:
Scribner
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Copyrighted By:
The Chichester Partnership
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
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No
Categories:
Horror, Literature and Fiction
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Bookshare Staff
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