![]() ![]() ![]() Finally a letter arrives which informs Philip that Ambrose and Rachel have now married. ![]() It is soon apparent that Ambrose, who previously had little time for women, has developed a fond friendship with Rachel, the two discussing gardening together – and Ambrose writing of it to Philip. Shortly after, Philip begins to receive letters from Ambrose that mention a new acquaintance – a distant cousin of theirs, a widowed contessa who has been living in Italy for some years. When Ambrose sets out for Italy shortly after the opening of the novel, Philip little thinks that it’ll be the last time he sees him. Philip is happy on the estate, knowing himself to be Ambrose’s heir, a confirmed old bachelor – who although only in his forties, must spend the winter abroad each year for his health. Our narrator is Philip Ashley – a young man of twenty four who has been brought up by his cousin Ambrose Ashley, with whom he had a very close relationship. I cannot call back the spoken word or the accomplished deed.” “There is no going back in life, no return, no second chance. ![]() My Cousin Rachel certainly shows Daphne Du Maurier to have been a consummate storyteller – excellent writing plot ambiguity and page turning tension make for a superb read. ![]()
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