By Daphne Du Maurier

"My Cousin Rachel" is a novel written by Daphne du Maurier, a British author known for her Gothic and romantic suspense novels. The novel was first published in 1951 and is set in 19th-century Cornwall, England.

The story follows the character of Philip Ashley, a young man who is raised by his cousin Ambrose on their estate in Cornwall. When Ambrose travels to Italy for his health and falls in love with their distant cousin Rachel, Philip is initially suspicious of her motives. After Ambrose's sudden death, Philip inherits his estate and becomes increasingly obsessed with Rachel, who comes to visit him in Cornwall.

The novel is a blend of mystery, romance, and psychological drama, as Philip tries to uncover the truth about Rachel's involvement in Ambrose's death and struggles with his conflicting feelings for her.

London. Gollancz. 1951. 221p.