Rebecca

Summary

"Rebecca" is a novel by Daphne du Maurier, first published in 1938. The story revolves around a young woman, whose name is never mentioned, who marries a wealthy widower, Maxim de Winter. After their wedding, they move to his estate, Manderley, where the new wife gradually uncovers dark secrets related to the death of Maxim's first wife, Rebecca. The new Mrs. de Winter faces pressure from the housekeeper, Mrs. Danvers, who idolizes the deceased Rebecca and is openly hostile towards the new mistress. The family dynamics and the mysterious circumstances of Rebecca's death lead to tragic and unexpected outcomes.