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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.

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Mentioned in 10 episodes

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Josh Clark
when discussing the prevalence of cigarette cases in older media.
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The Humble and Deadly Cigarette
Mentioned as the Velshi Band Book Club feature and the novel that inspired Jennifer Egan to become a writer.
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Mentioned as the author of the novel adaptation "Rebecca".
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Alfred Hitchcock
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Douglas Stuart
when discussing books that were important to him growing up.
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Greg McKeown
as a superbly written novel, highlighting a character's deceptive nature.
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Mentioned by Lizzie Peet as a suggestion for a more recent book.
The Intelligence: At a crossroads (really)
Recommended by Lizzie Peet as a suggestion for a book to read.
The Intelligence: At a crossroads (really)
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Matthew Gudgin
when the sight of chimney pots at Dunstan Hall reminded him of it.
Episode 2.36 - Hawkbit Bites and Tree Tombs
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Mark-Anthony Turnage
as a beloved book.
Mark-Anthony Turnage, composer
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Stevie Martin
as a book she might like to read in the future.
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Mentioned by Rana Berger when discussing the story of Rebecca.
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Das Musical-Drama
Recommandé par Pascale pour son ambiance particulière et son intrigue malaisante.
Chanson Douce
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Benjamin McEvoy
as a gothic novel perfect for autumn reading, highlighting its atmospheric and suspenseful nature.
Ep 84 - Book Club Schedule for 2025
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Kathryn Kalinak
when discussing Hitchcock scores and the film's plot about Maxim de Winter's deceased first wife.
Film Music – The Very Short Introductions Podcast – Episode 28
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Stacy Sivinski
in relation to her research on the role of scent in literature.
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Holly Ghadery
as one of her favorites, admiring how the main character is not even named.
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Adam Turl
as an example of a movie with Gothic tropes.
Gothic Capitalism and the Fate of Radical Art with Adam Turl
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Erin O’Luanaigh
who hasn't read it, but her sister did and mentioned that Maxim Dwinter kills Rebecca in it.
The Weight of Memory in Hitchcock’s “Rebecca” (1940)

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