![]() ![]() It just happens that I am the instrument of fate sent for this purpose.’ Instead, he smiled. ![]() The impulse was strong within him to say, ‘I have come to strangle you, You and your child. On a whim – he walks down a different street and selects a door to knock on. One day James Fenton can’t take it anymore – and decides he must vary the routine. The collection opens with The Alibi – the Fentons are a dull middle-aged couple – their lives are unchanging, a walk every Sunday afternoon, drinks with the Alhusons, who are just as dull. The residential streets of London, to the wards of a nursing home, to Venice, aįictional European state, Hollywood and the Devon moors. ![]() In these stories, we seeĬharacters who have reached their breaking point. Quite know what she’ll throw at you, that’s exciting. It’s an excellent collection.Įight stories of suspense that often cross theīoundaries of reality, Du Maurier’s imagination is extraordinary – so you never ![]() I decided to begin with The Breaking Point – a collection of short stories is always a good choice for a busy week. Daphne Du Maurier reading week started yesterday, but I began my reading last week – mainly because I am quite busy, and I wanted to read and review at least two books. ![]()
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