Unique Elements Author Biography About Peter Ibbetson "Peter Ibbetson" is a novel written by George du Maurier that tells the story of two childhood friends, Peter Ibbetson and Mary, who end up separated. Despite being separated, Peter and Mary continue to communicate through their dreams, which allows them to remain close despite the physical distance between them. As they grow older, Peter becomes an architect and is hired to work on a project in Paris, where he is reunited with Mary, who is now married to a French aristocrat. The two fall in love and begin an affair, but their happiness is short-lived as they are eventually discovered and separated again. The novel is known for its romantic themes and its exploration of the power of dreams and the subconscious mind.