Get ready for a rare glimpse behind the myth. Last Night I Dreamt opens up the life of Daphne du Maurier as youve never seen it before, through the eyes of her eldest grandson,Paul de Zulueta. Drawing on private archives and personal memory, it brings us astonishingly close to Daphne, from her Cornish writing life to the passions, war, and contradictions that shaped Rebecca , Jamaica Inn and The Birds.
A vivid story of a remarkable dynasty: artists, rebels and rule-breakers whose legacy echoes across generations.
Talking to Tim Hubbard
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| Paul De Zulueta : A Personal History Of The Du Mauriers (23 Sept 2026) | ||
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