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Rebecca
Book • 1938
Published in 1938, 'Rebecca' is a classic Gothic suspense novel by Daphne du Maurier.
The story follows a young, unnamed narrator who meets and marries Maxim de Winter, a wealthy widower, in Monte Carlo.
Upon returning to his ancestral estate, Manderley, she finds herself haunted by the memory of his first wife, Rebecca.
The novel explores themes of jealousy, psychological realism, and the struggle between the living and the dead.
As the narrator navigates her new life, she uncovers dark secrets about Rebecca's past and the true nature of her death, leading to a dramatic and suspenseful climax.
The story follows a young, unnamed narrator who meets and marries Maxim de Winter, a wealthy widower, in Monte Carlo.
Upon returning to his ancestral estate, Manderley, she finds herself haunted by the memory of his first wife, Rebecca.
The novel explores themes of jealousy, psychological realism, and the struggle between the living and the dead.
As the narrator navigates her new life, she uncovers dark secrets about Rebecca's past and the true nature of her death, leading to a dramatic and suspenseful climax.
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Josh Clark

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Mentioned as the author of the novel adaptation "Rebecca".

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when discussing books that were important to him growing up.

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as a superbly written novel, highlighting a character's deceptive nature.


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as a book she might like to read in the future.


Stevie Martin

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, as her mother told General Boye Browning, Daphne's husband, about the German panzer divisions.

Jane Eales

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in relation to her research on the role of scent in literature.

Stacy Sivinski

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Mentioned by Hillary Myers as one of the classics she has recently re-read.

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Graeme Macrae Burnet

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Mentioned as the author of the novel which the movie 'Rebecca' was based on.

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Mentioned by Rana Berger when discussing the story of Rebecca.

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Recommandé par Pascale pour son ambiance particulière et son intrigue malaisante.

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as a gothic novel perfect for autumn reading, highlighting its atmospheric and suspenseful nature.


Benjamin McEvoy

Ep 84 - Book Club Schedule for 2025