The novel “The Scapegoat” is rightfully considered one of Daphne du Maurier’s best works. The novel’s deep psychological character is paired with stunning lyricism. An incredible, almost unreal setup gives the author an opportunity to present a traditional, at first glance family novel in an unexpected and dramatic light. The main character is an English university lecturer. He travels around France. In a restaurant, he meets his double—a Frenchman, owner of an estate and a glassworks. And one of them has a crazy idea: to swap places, or more precisely, lives. What will come of this meeting—and who will become the “scapegoat”—readers will find out in the novel.