A Family Memoir about Daphne du Maurier written by her Grandson

Virago has announced that it has acquired the rights to a history of the du Maurier family written by Daphne du Maurier’s grandson. 

The Du Mauriers: A Family Portrait by Paul de Zulueta, Daphne du Maurier’s oldest grandson, is a fascinating, intimate, revelatory family memoir.  Virago will be publishing it in September 2026.

The book focuses primarily on Daphne du Maurier but also includes a number of key family members, going further back in time to include Mary Anne Clarle, George and Gerald du Maurier and others.

Paul will draw on his own memories of his grandmother as well as private papers and letters, the archive at the University of Exeter, interviews and unpublished photographs.

When asked about the book, Paul said

I am delighted to be working with Virago, who have done so much to further my grandmother’s reputation as a writer and introduced her to a new audience with their visually striking editions of Daphne’s work.  In my family portrait, I am very much looking forward to bringing the family to life and sharing their enduring contribution to our popular culture.

Sarah Savitt, publisher at Virago, said

Daphne du Maurier is one of the most important authors on the Virago list and a perennial source of pleasure and inspiration for readers as well as other writers.  I am thrilled to be working with Paul on what promises to be an entertaining and insightful portrayal of a revered writer and her fascinating family, who have contributed so much to literature and the arts.

Here at the Daphne du Maurier website, we are very much looking forward to the publication of The Du Mauriers: A Family Portrait.  We will bring you more news of this fascinating book as the writing process progresses.

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