Summary

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This is an Audible Exclusive recording of Daphne du Maurier’s, The Parasites. Narrated by Eleanor Bron, The Parasites is a novel that places emphasis on how much certain relationships can impact your own life, and the lives of those around you, and not always in a good way.

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About the book

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With talented parents comes the burden of continuing the line of accomplishment, as Maria, Niall and Celia know all too well. The siblings subsequently formed a bond so profound that their lives constantly have a tremendous impact on those around them, this includes Maria’s husband, Charles - a gentleman who has been sucked into the parasitic world of the Delaney’s.

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About the author

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Daphne du Maurier (1907-1989) was a British writer whose work is still greatly appreciated to this day. Her novel Rebecca is probably her most famous piece of literature, but she also had substantial success with her short stories. Her popularity and prowess are evident by the fact that Alfred Hitchcock chose to adapt both Rebecca as well as her short story ‘The Birds’ into feature films.

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About the narrator

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A public figure in the era of The Beatles, Eleanor Bron regularly brushed shoulders with the legendary band, even appearing in their film Help!. Her other credits include British soap, Coronation Street, various appearances in Absolutely Fabulous and the sixties film Women in Love.