| Repository | Special Collections Archives (GB 0029) |
| Ref No | EUL MS 207/6/4/1/76 |
| Date | 20 Dec 1944 |
| Level | Item |
| Extent | 6 pieces |
| Title | Manuscript letter dated 20 December 1944 |
| Creator Name | Maurier, Daphne du (1907-1989); author |
| Description | Manuscript letter from Daphne du Maurier to 'Tod' [Maud Waddell], thanking 'Tod' for sending them a chicken to eat; rehearsals for a play ['The Years Between'] and her longing for her father [Gerald du Maurier] to be part of it; her feelings towards working in the theatre industry; details of 'Tommy's' [Frederick Browning] new post in Ceylon [present-day Sri Lanka]; du Maurier's inspiration for 'The Years Between'; a reference to Doctor Rashleigh and Stuart, and her inability to access the Rashleigh papers and manuscripts for her 'Cavalier' story; her opinion of the historian A. L. Rowse; Margaret's [the nanny] health; a planned visit of her mother-in-law and sister-in-law for Christmas; renovation works on Menabilly; and a recent stay at the 'Claridge's' hotel in London. |
| Language | English |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| Access Conditions | Usual EUL conditions apply |
| Copyright | Usual EUL conditions apply |