Daphne du Maurier. Birds: Not After Midnight and Other Stories

The name of English writer Daphne du Maurier (1907–1989) is familiar to readers worldwide; her books have become classics of 20th-century literature and have been translated into many languages. A master of intrigue and a subtle psychologist, Daphne du Maurier, like no other, knows how to keep readers on the edge of their seats. It's no wonder her work has consistently inspired renowned film directors, including the renowned Alfred Hitchcock, who based her works on the successful films "Rebecca," "The Birds," and "Jamaica Inn." Over the course of her long creative life, Daphne du Maurier published fifteen novels, plays, novelized biographies, and a book about Cornwall, as well as several collections of short fiction: "The Birds" (this edition also includes the short story "Merry Christmas," long unknown to Russian readers), "Blue Lenses," "Rendezvous," and "Not After Midnight." Reflecting her multifaceted talent, these mini-masterpieces are stunning in their exceptional diversity of themes, plots, and moods, yet remain as original and captivating as anything else that came from her pen.