Rebecca - Daphne du Maurier

Category: Adults, Classic, Suspense, Thriller
Language: English
Keywords: Gothic Fiction Psychological Fiction Romantic Suspense

Written by Daphne du Maurier
Read by Anna Massey
Format: MP3
Bitrate: 64 Kbps
Unabridged

Publisher: BBC America/Hachette Audio
Release date: October 6, 2014
Duration: 14:48:15

Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again…….

Words spoken by the unnamed young woman as she begins her tale of mystery, deception and…murder?

The novel begins in Monte Carlo, where our heroine, who is in her early 20’s, is swept off her feet by the dashing 42-year-old 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 his massive country estate that she realizes how large a shadow his late wife will cast over their lives—presenting her with a lingering evil that threatens to destroy their marriage from beyond the grave.

The real mistress of the household is Mrs. Danvers, the housekeeper, who was profoundly devoted to the first Mrs. de Winter, Rebecca, who died in a boating accident about a year before Maxim and the second Mrs. de Winter met. She continually attempts to undermine the new Mrs. de Winter psychologically, implying that the new Mrs. de Winter lacks the experience and knowledge necessary for running an important estate. Cowed by Mrs. Danvers’ imposing manner, and the other members of West Country society’s unwavering reverence for Rebecca, the new mistress becomes isolated.

Always in the background is Rebecca…..