The Scapegoat - Daphne du Maurier

The Scapegoat by Daphne du Maurier

Encounter a chilling tale of mistaken—or stolen—identity in Daphne du Maurier's gripping psychological thriller. By chance, Englishman John meets his French doppelgänger Jean in a provincial railway station. After hours of drinking, John awakens to find Jean has vanished... taking his identity with him. Forced to step into the Frenchman's complicated life—as château owner, failing business director, fractious family head—John uncovers secrets and confronts the darker sides of both men. Buy in Kenya with fast delivery.

What you’ll learn

• The fragility of identity and how easily it can be assumed or lost
• The hidden burdens and deceptions within family dynamics and social roles
• The psychological depths of doubling and the "dark side" of the self
• How chance encounters can unravel lives in unexpected ways
• Du Maurier's skillful blend of suspense, introspection, and moral ambiguity

Who should read the Book

Fans of psychological thrillers, identity mysteries, or atmospheric Gothic fiction. Perfect if you love Rebecca, twisting tales of duality like The Talented Mr. Ripley, or thoughtful explorations of self and deception—ideal for book clubs or readers craving intelligent, unsettling suspense.

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