My Cousin Rachel

The novel "My Cousin Rachel," as many critics and fans of Daphne du Maurier believe, is not inferior to the celebrated "Rebecca," and in some ways even surpasses it. The detective intrigue is combined with an unusual love drama that... unfolds against the backdrop of the lyrical landscapes of Cornwall and picturesque scenes of Italy in the 1840s. The main character — the mysterious, unfathomable Rachel — is one of the most memorable figures in English literature. With every twist of the plot, the reader becomes more and more lost in guessing who is in front of them — a victim of unjust suspicions or a calculating schemer and murderer... Published in 1951, the novel instantly became a bestseller, and just a year later, a film adaptation starring Olivia de Havilland and a young Richard Burton was released; subsequently, a television series was made based on the novel. In 2017, a new adaptation was made, featuring the magnificent Rachel Weisz and Sam Claflin in the lead roles.