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After Midnight: Thirteen Tales for the Dark Hours

by Daphne du Maurier

Thirteen tales in the dark

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Thirteen tales in the dark

This collection gathers thirteen stories by Daphne du Maurier, including “The Birds” and “Don’t Look Now.” The description places them across several modes, from literary thriller to love story, with a shared emphasis on darker material. Stephen King contributes an introduction. Together, the selection offers a compact view of du Maurier’s short fiction, bringing familiar titles into the same volume as less widely known stories.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Readers interested in short fiction by Daphne du Maurier.
  • Those seeking a collection that includes “The Birds” and “Don’t Look Now.”
  • Readers drawn to literary thrillers and dark love stories.

Themes

Darkness and suspenseLiterary thrillerLove and relationships

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Book overview

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 Verit
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