Daphne Du Maurier Reading Order
5 series · 58 books · Born 1907-05-13
Daphne du Maurier was a British author celebrated for her atmospheric psychological thrillers and gothic horror that captivated readers throughout the twentieth century. Known for her ability to weave suspense with deeply unsettling domestic scenarios, she crafted compelling standalone novels alongside acclaimed short story collections that explored the darker recesses of human nature. Her prolific career spanning from 1931 produced over fifty works that remain influential in mystery and thriller fiction, establishing her as a master of building dread through carefully controlled narrative tension.
Anthologies Series
Complete9 books (1970–2010)
Start with Cornish Tales of Terror, the first of 8 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with Cornish Tales of Terror
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Foundations of Fear Anthology Series
Complete4 books (1992–1994)
Start with An Exploration of Horror: Foundations of Fear(With: George R.R. Martin,Robert A. Heinlein,David G. Hartwell,Peter Straub,Richard Matheson,Clive Barker,Carlos Fuentes,Arthur Machen,Gerald Durrell), the first of 4 books in the Foundations of Fear Anthology series.
Start this series with An Exploration of Horror: Foundations of Fear(With: George R.R. Martin,Robert A. Heinlein,David G. Hartwell,Peter Straub,Richard Matheson,Clive Barker,Carlos Fuentes,Arthur Machen,Gerald Durrell)
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete11 books (1935–1993)
Start with Gerald, the first of 11 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Start this series with Gerald
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Short Story Collections Series
Ongoing14 books (1952–2025)
Start with The Apple Tree, the first of 14 books in the Short Story Collections series.
Start this series with The Apple Tree
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete20 books (1931–1972)
Start with The Loving Spirit, the first of 20 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with The Loving Spirit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Daphne Du Maurier written?
- Daphne Du Maurier has written 58 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1931 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Daphne Du Maurier series?
- Here are the first books in Daphne Du Maurier's series: Anthologies: Cornish Tales of Terror; Foundations of Fear Anthology: An Exploration of Horror: Foundations of Fear(With: George R.R. Martin,Robert A. Heinlein,David G. Hartwell,Peter Straub,Richard Matheson,Clive Barker,Carlos Fuentes,Arthur Machen,Gerald Durrell); Non-Fiction: Gerald; Short Story Collections: The Apple Tree.
- What order should I read Daphne Du Maurier's books?
- We recommend reading Daphne Du Maurier's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Daphne Du Maurier still writing new books?
- Yes, Daphne Du Maurier has 1 ongoing series: Short Story Collections.