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Horror · Thoughtful

A second Mrs de Winter and the shadow of the first

Rebecca

by Daphne du Maurier

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1938Moderate readSteady pace

What it is about

The young narrator marries Maxim de Winter and is brought to Manderley, where the memory of his first wife Rebecca still rules. Du Maurier’s 1938 novel opens with one of the most famous lines in fiction.

Who will enjoy it

Readers who enjoy gothic tales and ghost stories, with a thoughtful mood and a steady pace. It is a read that rewards some attention.

Themes: Gothic · Marriage · Secrets

Screen adaptation

Rebecca (1940) · Rebecca (2020)

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About the author

Daphne du Maurier1 book on Tori Books

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