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Rebecca Mass Market Paperback – July 30, 2002

by Daphne Du Maurier (Author)

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Now a Netflix film starring Lily James and Kristin Scott Thomas

"Last Night I Dreamt I went to Manderley Again..."

With these words, the reader is ushered into an isolated gray stone mansion on the windswept Cornish coast, as the second Mrs. Maxim de Winter recalls the chilling events that transpired as she began her new life as the young bride of a husband she barely knew. For in every corner of every room were phantoms of a time dead but not forgotten—a past devotedly preserved by the sinister housekeeper, Mrs. Danvers: a suite immaculate and untouched, clothing laid out and ready to be worn, but not by any of the great house's current occupants. With an eerie presentiment of evil tightening her heart, the second Mrs. de Winter walked in the shadow of her mysterious predecessor, determined to uncover the darkest secrets and shattering truths about Maxim's first wife—the late and hauntingly beautiful Rebecca.

This special edition of Rebecca includes excerpts from Daphne du Maurier's The Rebecca Notebook and Other Memories, an essay on the real Manderley, du Maurier's original epilogue to the book, and more.

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384 pages
Language

English
Publisher

Avon
Publication date

July 30, 2002
Dimensions

4.25 x 0.98 x 6.77 inches
ISBN-10

0380778556
ISBN-13

978-0380778553
Lexile measure

880L
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A young bride moves into a mansion and is haunted by the memory of her husband's first wife.
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One of the original domestic thrillers, Du Maurier's classic novel is a story of death, obsession, and treacherous gaslighting.
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Happiness is not a possession to be prized, it is a quality of thought, a state of mind.
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The house was a sepulcher, our fear and suffering lay buried in the ruins.
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I wondered why it was that places are so much lovelier when one is alone.
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"Last Night I Dreamt
I Went To Manderley Again."

So the second Mrs. Maxim de Winter remembered the chilling events that led her down the turning drive past ther beeches, white and naked, to the isolated gray stone manse on the windswept Cornish coast. With a husband she barely knew, the young bride arrived at this immense estate, only to be inexorably drawn into the life of the first Mrs. de Winter, the beautiful Rebecca, dead but never forgotten...her suite of rooms never touched, her clothes ready to be worn, her servant -- the sinister Mrs. Danvers -- still loyal. And as an eerie presentiment of evil tightened around her heart, the second Mrs. de Winter began her search for the real fate of Rebecca...for the secrets of Manderley.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Avon; Reissue edition (July 30, 2002)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Mass Market Paperback ‏ : ‎ 384 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0380778556
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0380778553
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 880L
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.6 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.25 x 0.98 x 6.77 inches

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Daphne du Maurier was born in 1906 and educated at home and in Paris. She began writing in 1928, and many of her bestselling novels were set in Cornwall, where she lived for most of her life. She was made a DBE in 1969 and died in 1989.

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James Field

Rediscovering Timeless Elegance

Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2023

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Having finally delved into the pages of Daphne du Maurier's timeless classic, "Rebecca," I am pleased to award it a well-deserved five out of five stars. This novel is a true gem, and its enchanting narrative has left an indelible mark on my literary journey.

Du Maurier's prose is nothing short of wonderful, a testament to her mastery of language and storytelling. The words flow effortlessly, painting vivid images and evoking a sense of timelessness that captivates the reader from the very beginning. The sheer elegance of her writing style is a joy to experience, making "Rebecca" a literary masterpiece that stands the test of time.

At the heart of the novel is a gentle romance that unfolds with subtlety and grace. The delicate dance between the unnamed protagonist and the brooding Maxim de Winter is woven with nuance, creating a magnetic pull that keeps you immersed in their world. The romance is tender, yet tinged with an air of mystery, setting the stage for a narrative that goes beyond the conventional love story.

The plot, indeed, is both intriguing and engaging. "Rebecca" is a tale of secrets, hidden pasts, and the haunting legacy of the enigmatic Rebecca herself. The atmospheric setting of Manderley adds a layer of suspense to the story, making every revelation and twist all the more compelling. As the protagonist navigates the complexities of her new life and unravels the mysteries surrounding her husband's first wife, the reader is taken on a mesmerizing journey of discovery and suspense.

In conclusion, "Rebecca" is a literary triumph that lives up to its status as a classic. With its wonderful prose, gentle romance, and an intricately plotted narrative, it is no wonder that this novel continues to capture the hearts of readers across generations. Du Maurier's ability to craft a tale that is both timeless and evocative is nothing short of extraordinary. "Rebecca" is a must-read for those who appreciate the art of storytelling and the enduring allure of a well-crafted classic.

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I'd recommend it.

Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2024

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It's a classic for a reason: great prose, good suspense, and a solid ending. That being said, I did feel like it dragged out at times and the narrator was sort of obnoxious.

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Ella Mc

Du Maurier writes very melodramatic plot without ever tipping into sentimental

Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2018

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I'd never read this before, nor have I seen the movie I was missing so much. A wonderfully dark and deceptively told tale. I could feel the ambiance coming off the screen. I was shocked at all the psychological twisty, rather deep and dark Freudian/Jungian stuff found in this novel.It really affected me more than most dark and twisty psychological thrillers do.

Rebecca seems a fierce response or callback for lack of a better word to Jane Eyre. Both novels stand very firmly on their own. Rebecca need not be seen in light of other novels, but it's interesting to see how she responds to some of the material in the earlier classic.

Normally a simpering woman who is dying for a man to just sweep her away from it all (no matter when it was written) would turn me off. The fact that she's afraid to trouble him or speak up to him makes sense, but also made me very sad for her at first. The genius is though I kept thinking "pack it up. Leave him," I felt connected to the nameless narrator through the novel as if I was the one in her position. I felt stuck. I felt nervous. I cringed along with her. I found my pulse quickening every time Mrs. Danvers came near. I was scared - literally scared while reading this in the middle of the day.

The dreams that begin and end the book are stunning in the way they set the mood and tell the truth when our narrator can't seem to tell herself the truth. Her daydreams are full of fanciful, childish nattering, but the dreams are the real thing. The juxtaposition of the truth in her dreams v the silliness of her daydreams is very telling and full of foreboding. Du Maurier writes very melodramatic plot without ever tipping into sentimental or soggy language so well that it's almost easy to miss how melodramatic the plot actually is. She's also a master of class and all those games people play, which is a callback to Jane Eyre, but so much of this is in the narrator's fearful mind that it's wildly different from the actual scenes in Jane Eyre.

I also think the nameless narrator is a perfect way to add one more layer of her personality -- added to her hair, the way she dresses, all of her hiding, acquiescing, nail biting, her class and the way they met -- this is a well-built and very believable character. The daydreaming tops it off for me. She can't deal with her life and shunts all of her wishes and fears into fantasy.

One more thought is that these women - the two Mrs. de Winters - are like two sides of the same person, and in the end de Winter manages to kill them both (and they're both willing to let him.) Sure, the narrator is technically still alive, but it's just a slower/different form of death. There's a lot to say about that from the world of psychobabble, but I'll spare us all.

My final thought was "did Sylvia Plath love this novel?" I don't know, but in her late (mostly Ariel-era) poems, there's a lot that has the feel (and some of the imagery) of this novel. I tried to do a quick search, but all I learned is that Agatha Christie wrote to du Maurier about the nameless narrator.

I loved it. It moved me. If I'd gotten a degree in psychoanalysis, I would have wanted to use this as some part of my dissertation: especially in the responses of women to the women in the novel.

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Lenore Di Kaat

La novela en que se basó Netflix.

Reviewed in Mexico on July 5, 2023

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Una trepidante historia de suspenso que te mantendrá al borde del asiento con sus maravillosas descripciones y sus giros oscuros. 100% recomendada para los amantes del thriller.

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