| Repository | Special Collections Archives (GB 0029) |
| Ref No | EUL MS 207/6/4/1/64 |
| Date | 19 Mar 1943 |
| Level | Item |
| Extent | 2 pieces |
| Title | Typescript letter dated 24 March 1943 |
| Creator Name | Maurier, Daphne du (1907-1989); author |
| Description | Typescript letter from Daphne du Maurier to 'Tod' [Maud Waddell], sent from Readymoney Cove in Fowey, discussing several matters, including her time spent with 'Tommy' [Frederick Browning] in Netheravon after his glider crash, and his imminent departure to North Africa; a dispute between her cook and nanny; restrictions imposed by the military on Fowey, including the closure of Pridmouth beach; the censorship of letters; the health of 'Flave' [Flavia Browning] and Christian [Browning]; her anticipation of her book's release on 05 May [presumably 'Hungry Hill'] and a reference to her publisher, Mr Gollancz; a mention of the 'Left Book club' and her reading of 'Passed To You Please', 'Will Germany Crack?' and 'Britain and the Post-War World'; her views on Britain's political orientation; and her feelings towards taxation during the war and its effects on the profits she earned from selling the film rights of 'Frenchman's Creek'. |
| Language | English |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| Access Conditions | Usual EUL conditions apply |
| Copyright | Usual EUL conditions apply |