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Selected Stories of Daphne du Maurier.

A master of psychological suspense, Daphne du Maurier transformed ordinary emotions—love, jealousy, grief, and desire—into stories of uncanny tension and lingering dread. This compelling collection showcases some of her finest short fiction, including “The Birds,” the celebrated story that inspired Alfred Hitchcock’s classic film.

Selected by Patrick McGrath, these tales reveal du Maurier at her most imaginative and unsettling. A grieving couple encounters a haunting presence in the canals of Venice; a routine medical procedure unleashes unexpected darkness; nature turns against humanity with devastating force; and a chance romantic encounter leads to consequences far more dangerous than heartbreak. Blending the supernatural, the psychological, and the deeply unsettling, each story demonstrates her remarkable ability to uncover fear beneath the surface of everyday life.

Drawing from across du Maurier’s distinguished career, this volume combines well-known classics with lesser-known gems, offering an ideal introduction to one of the twentieth century’s most accomplished storytellers and a captivating collection for longtime fans of classic horror and suspense.