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My Cousin Rachel finished 4/5

Mysterious ending. Many signs pointing to Rachel as conniving devil; many signs pointing to her being greedy/impulsive; some signs pointing to her being basically okay.

Phillip, though, is convinced that she killed Ambrose and is after him as well. He's got good reasons, most having to do with laburnum.

Construction around the house  . . .

They made a movie of this which didn't do well. I can see why. Many scenes involve reading letters or talking to lawyers.  Not really much in the way of action.

Not as good as the Go-Between, though Phillip in his naivete reminded me of the main character of that.  Vertigo?  Infatuation is similar.  I preferred Rebecca, but I'll certainly give Jamaica Inn a try. Du Maurier writes beautifully.

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