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“Rebecca” is a novel written by British author Daphne du Maurier. It was first published in 1938 and has since become one of the most popular and enduring works of romantic suspense literature. The novel has been adapted into various films, plays, and television series.
The story is narrated by an unnamed protagonist, a young and inexperienced woman who works as a companion to a wealthy American woman in Monte Carlo. While there, she meets and falls in love with Maxim de Winter, a wealthy Englishman whose first wife, Rebecca, has recently died. After a whirlwind romance, they marry and return to Maxim’s grand estate, Manderley, in England.
Upon arriving at Manderley, the new Mrs. de Winter quickly realizes that the memory of Rebecca still looms large in the house, especially through the housekeeper, Mrs. Danvers, who was devoted to the first Mrs. de Winter. The young bride finds herself overshadowed by Rebecca’s legacy and haunted by the mystery surrounding her death.
As the story unfolds, dark secrets about Rebecca and the circumstances of her death come to light, leading to a climactic and suspenseful resolution. “Rebecca” is celebrated for its atmospheric and gothic tone, as well as its exploration of themes such as jealousy, identity, and the impact of the past on the present. The novel has resonated with readers for its psychological depth and the way it skillfully builds tension and mystery.
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