Rebecca
Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier is a classic novel published by Back Bay Books, Little, Brown in 2023. This edition spans 448 pages and is presented in English. The story follows a young woman who, after a whirlwind romance in Monte Carlo, marries the widower Maxim de Winter. Upon arriving at his grand estate, Manderley, she confronts the haunting legacy of his late wife, Rebecca, which casts a long shadow over their relationship and introduces a sense of lingering menace.
Readers will find a rich narrative that intertwines elements of mystery, suspense, and gothic romance. The novel explores themes of obsessive love and the psychological complexities that arise from the past. As the protagonist navigates her new life at Manderley, the influence of Rebecca becomes increasingly palpable, creating an atmosphere of tension and intrigue. This edition of Rebecca continues to resonate with audiences, reflecting its enduring status in literary history.
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The multi‑million‑copy bestseller that has enthralled generations of readers. A haunting tale of obsessive love. A mesmerizing psychological thriller.
In Monte Carlo, our heroine is swept off her feet by the dashing widower Maxim de Winter and his sudden proposal of marriage. Orphaned and working as a lady’s maid, she can barely believe her luck. It is only when they arrive at Manderley, her husband’s cavernous estate on the Cornish coast, that she realizes how vast a shadow his late wife, Rebecca, will cast over their lives–introducing a lingering evil that threatens to destroy their love from beyond the grave.
This universally acclaimed novel has remained consistently in print since its original publication in 1938 and has frequently been adapted–for television, radio, the theater, and film–most notably in 1940 by Alfred Hitchcock, whose Rebecca received the Academy Award for Best Picture, and in the 2020 Netflix film starring Lily James and Armie Hammer.
“Excellent entertainment…Du Maurier created a scale by which modern women can measure their feelings.” –Stephen King
“One of the most influential novels of the twentieth century, Rebecca has woven its way into the fabric of our culture with all the troubling power of myth or dream.” –Sarah Waters
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