Rebecca

A BBC Radio 4 reading

By: Daphne du Maurier

Narrated by: Harriet Walters

'There was Manderley, our Manderley, secretive and silent as it had always been...Time itself could not wreck the perfect symmetry of those walls, nor the site itself, a jewel in the hollow of a hand.'

When Maxim de Winter brings his shy new bride to his beautiful stately home on the Cornwall coast, it seems like all her dreams have come true. The terrace slopes to the lawns, the lawns stretch to the sea, and the gardens are full of scented flowers.

But she soon finds that Manderley is haunted by the shadow of Maxim's first wife, Rebecca, who died the year before. It was Rebecca who made the house and gardens the showpiece of the county and her memory is revered by all, especially the housekeeper Mrs Danvers.

As the hot summer fades, the mystery of Rebecca's death grows, weaving a spell of fear and foreboding. In a series of climactic revelations, Rebecca's memory is finally laid to rest.... but at what cost?

©1995 BBC Audiobooks Ltd; (P)2000 BBC Audiobooks Ltd

Excellent

It was hard to take breaks while listening because it's so full of life; very detailed. I enjoyed this book. However, I didn't like how the book ended. I'm am not sure I understood the ending. Is there a part two?

NOT THE FULL BOOK

This is an abridged version…only 4 chapters and leaves you wondering what happens next!!

Wonderful and too short

The fact that Rebecca is always absent adds to the suspense of this small but intriguing book. It unfolds nicely.

Classic gothic romance

It’s dark, creepy and wonderful with the expected questionable morals of the time. Still fascinating to read. 🙂❤️

This is not the entire book! Make sure to always read reviews before purchase

This is NOT the entire book!!!!! I should have read the reviews before wasting a credit on this selection