Daphne Du Maurier Reading Order
5 series · 57 books · Born 13 May 1907
Daphne du Maurier was a renowned British author known for her captivating storytelling and psychological depth, primarily in the genres of suspense and gothic fiction. Over her prolific career, which spanned from 1931 to 2025, she published 57 books across five series, including standalone novels, short story collections, and anthologies, with "Rebecca" being her most celebrated work. Du Maurier's ability to weave intricate plots and explore complex characters has left a lasting impact on literature.
Anthologies Series
Complete8 books (1970–2010)
Start with Cornish Tales of Terror, the first of 8 books in the Anthologies series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Cornish Tales of Terror 1970Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Witches' Brew 1984Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Mammoth Book of Short Crime Novels 1986Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  An Exploration of Horror: Foundations of Fear 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Foundations of Fear: Volume I: Shadows of Fear 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Penguin Book of Modern Fantasy by Women 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | The Modern Library: The 200 Best Novels in English Since 1950 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Birds of Prey 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
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.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | 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) 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Foundations of Fear: Volume I: Shadows of Fear(With: Robert A. Heinlein,David G. Hartwell,Peter Straub,H.P. Lovecraft,Arthur Machen,Jean Ray,Harriet Prescott Spofford) 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Foundations of Fear: Volume II: Worlds of Fear(By: George R.R. Martin,David G. Hartwell,Thomas Hardy,Gertrude Atherton,Thomas M. Disch,Elizabeth Engstrom,Carlos Fuentes) 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Foundations of Fear: Volume III: Visions of Fear(By: David G. Hartwell,E.T.A. Hoffmann,Richard Matheson,Philip K. Dick,Clive Barker,Octavia E. Butler,Gerald Durrell) 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete11 books (1935–1993)
Start with Gerald, the first of 11 books in the Non-Fiction series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Gerald 1935Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Du Mauriers 1937Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | The Young George Du Maurier 1952Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Infernal World of Branwell Bronte 1960Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Vanishing Cornwall 1967Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Golden Lads 1975Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Myself When Young 1977Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  The Winding Stair 1977Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  The Rebecca Notebook and Other Memories 1981Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Enchanted Cornwall 1989Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Letters from Menabilly 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Story Collections Series
Ongoing14 books (1952–2025)
Start with The Apple Tree, the first of 14 books in the Short Story Collections series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  The Apple Tree 1952Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Birds and Other Stories 1952Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Happy Christmas 1953Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Kiss Me Again, Stranger 1953Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Early Stories 1954Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Breaking Point/The Blue Lenses and Other Stories 1959Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The Treasury of Du Maurier Short Stories 1960Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Echoes From the Macabre 1971Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Don't Look Now and Other Stories 1973Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The Rendezvous and Other Stories 1980Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Split Second and Other Stories 1981Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Daphne du Maurier's Classics of the Macabre 1987Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  The Doll 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | After Midnight 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete20 books (1931–1972)
Start with The Loving Spirit, the first of 20 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  The Loving Spirit 1931Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  I'll Never Be Young Again 1932Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Progress of Julius / Julius 1933Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Jamaica Inn 1936Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Rebecca 1938Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Castle Dor 1940Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Come Wind, Come Weather 1940Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Frenchman's Creek 1941Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Hungry Hill 1943Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The King's General 1946Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  The Parasites 1949Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  My Cousin Rachel 1951Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | The Little Photographer 1952Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Mary Anne 1954Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | The Scapegoat 1957Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | The Glass-Blowers 1963Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  The Flight of the Falcon 1965Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  The House on the Strand 1969Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  Don't Look Now 1971Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  Rule Britannia 1972Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Daphne Du Maurier written?
- Daphne Du Maurier has written 57 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.