My Cousin Rachel is the third novel written by Daphne du Maurier which I chose to read following my experiences of reading Jamaica Inn and Rebecca about three years ago. One thing I truly appreciate about this author is her outstanding ability to combine romance with mystery in a beautifully written literary work. In My Cousin Rachel the mystery derives from the complicated eponymous female character Du Maurier masterfully crafted. It lingers from beginning to end. I have constantly doubted Rachel's intentions and wondered whether her signs of attachment towards Philip were genuine, whether she had intentionally caused Ambrose's death, whether her alleged desire for wealth took precedence over everything else. This classic book is a marvelous read because it leaves you with many unanswered questions, even though the ending might appear more conclusive than the great open ending of Rebecca.