Daphne du Maurier novel into French and sent it to a publisher in Paris, who she learned was also Ms. du Maurier's [publisher] only after "Rebecca" became a worldwide success. The novels have identical plots and even some identical episodes." Author Frank Baker believed that du Maurier had plagiarised his novel "The Birds" (1936) in her short story "The Birds" (1952). Du Maurier had been working as a reader for Baker's publisher Peter Davies at the time he submitted the book. When Hitchcock's "The Birds" was released in 1963, based on du Maurier's story, Baker considered, but was advised against, pursuing costly litigation
Bedelia Du Maurier them enigmatic." Anderson's portrayal of Du Maurier was praised, particularly for the third season of the series. Anderson received a nomination of the 2013 Online Film & Television Association Award for Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series for her performance in the first season. In 2015 and 2016, she won the Fangoria Chainsaw Awards for Favorite Supporting Actress on Television for the second season and the third season. In 2016, Anderson was nominated for the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress on Television for her portrayal of Du Maurier in the third season. Bedelia Du Maurier Dr. Bedelia Du