Apparently that's a great combination for writing a fast-paced psychological thriller, because she totally nailed it.Īctually, in her day, du Maurier was most often considered a hack writer of insubstantial gothic romances. On top of everything else, she was also an avid historian. In addition to her seven novels and numerous short stories, du Maurier also wrote twelve books of non-fiction, including an autobiography. The novel was an instant bestseller and has never gone out of print ( source). Published in 1938, Rebecca is the fifth novel by Cornish author Daphne du Maurier, also known as Lady Browning.
de Winter, who finds herself living in the shadows of Maxim's first wife ( that's Rebecca, although we never meet her). It's narrated by Maxim's second wife, known only as Mrs. It's actually the story of the wealthy, dashing, and creepy widower, Maxim de Winter, and his fabulous country estate, Manderley. Rebeccais the story of a woman named Rebecca… oh wait.
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