The Breaking Point Eight Stories Author:Daphne du Maurier In this collection of suspenseful tales in which fantasies, murderous dreams and half-forgotten worlds are exposed, Daphne du Maurier explores the boundaries of reality and imagination. Her characters are caught at those moments when the delicate link between reason and emotion has been stretched to the breaking point. Often chilling, sometimes ... more »poignant, these stories display the full range of Daphne du Maurier's considerable talent.
The Blue Lenses: The terrifying post-operative nightmare of a woman who 'sees' anew.
Ganymede: A cameo of an ageing homosexual's experiences with a young boy and his predatory relatives.
The Alibi: A would-be murderer turned artist is hoist with his own petard.
The Pool: Delicately evokes the fantasy world of a young girl on the brink of puberty.
The Lordly Ones: A simple, poignant tale of a dumb child.
The Archduchess: An ironical fable about revolution and change in the perfect mini-duchy.
The Mendee and The Chamois: Each throw a different light on aspects of modern sexuality.« less