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My Cousin Rachel

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Classics Fiction Mystery & Thriller Historical Fiction Romance

by Daphne du Maurier

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3.92 (9.6K ratings)
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description 352 pages

My Cousin Rachel by Daphne du Maurier holds a well received rating of 3.92 out of 5, based on 9.6K reader ratings. First published in 1951. The book spans 352 pages.

About My Cousin Rachel

Orphaned at an early age, Philip Ashley is raised by his benevolent older cousin, Ambrose. Resolutely single, Ambrose delights in Philip as his heir, a man who will love his grand home as much as he does himself. But the cosy world the two construct is shattered when Ambrose sets off on a trip to Florence. There he falls in love and marries - and there he dies suddenly. Jealous of his marriage, racked by suspicion at the hints in Ambrose's letters, and grief-stricken by his death, Philip prepares to meet his cousin's widow with hatred in his heart. Despite himself, Philip is drawn to this beautiful, sophisticated, mysterious Rachel like a moth to the flame. And yet... might she have had a hand in Ambrose's death?

Detail Value
Author Daphne du Maurier
Published 1951
Pages 352
Genres Classics, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Historical Fiction, Romance
Average Rating 3.92 / 5.00
Total Ratings 9,557

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.9
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9.6K ratings
With a rating of 3.92, My Cousin Rachel is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.03, it performs below the genre benchmark.

How It Compares

3.92
This Book
4.03
Mystery & Thriller Average
4.17
Global Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is My Cousin Rachel?

My Cousin Rachel is categorized as Classics, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Historical Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.

Is My Cousin Rachel worth reading?

Based on 9.6K reader ratings, My Cousin Rachel has an average score of 3.92 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is My Cousin Rachel?

My Cousin Rachel has 352 pages.

Who wrote My Cousin Rachel?

My Cousin Rachel was written by Daphne du Maurier. It was first published in 1951.

What is the ISBN for My Cousin Rachel?

The ISBN-13 for My Cousin Rachel is 9780316252970.0.

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