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Mystery & Thriller· United Kingdom

Rebecca

by Daphne du Maurier
Aggregate Editorial Score72/100
★Edgar Award
Published 1938386 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Published in 1938, Rebecca established Daphne du Maurier as one of the defining voices in mystery & thriller. The second Mrs de Winter arrives at Manderley, the ancestral home of her wealthy husband Maxim, only to find herself haunted by the memory of his first wife, the beautiful and mysterious Rebecca. Du Maurier's gothic masterpiece is one of the best-selling novels of the twentieth century. Themes of jealousy, identity, gothic run through the work. The book has received recognition from Edgar Award 1938 and BBC Big Read 1938.

Book Details

AuthorDaphne du Maurier
Published1938
Country of Origin🇬🇧 United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Pages386
Category🔍 Mystery & Thriller
ISBN9780380730407
Editorial Score72/100
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Suspenseful fiction built around crime, detection, and hidden truths.

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Country of Origin

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

This book is part of United Kingdom's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

Edgar Award
winner · genre
193842
BBC Big Read
list · national
193817
Goodreads Choice Award
notable · global
193813
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About the Author
Daphne du Maurier
United Kingdom
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rebecca about?

The second Mrs de Winter arrives at Manderley, the ancestral home of her wealthy husband Maxim, only to find herself haunted by the memory of his first wife, the beautiful and mysterious Rebecca. Du Maurier's gothic masterpiece is one of the best-selling novels of the twentieth century.

Who wrote Rebecca?

Rebecca was written by Daphne du Maurier, from United Kingdom. First published in 1938.

What awards has Rebecca won?

Rebecca has received the following awards and honours: Edgar Award 1938; BBC Big Read 1938; Goodreads Choice Award 1938.

Is Rebecca worth reading?

Rebecca is a well-regarded book with solid critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 65/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 3 editorial sources. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in jealousy, identity, gothic.

Where can I buy Rebecca?

You can buy Rebecca on Amazon. Click the Buy on Amazon button above to find the best edition.

What category is Rebecca?

Rebecca is classified as Mystery & Thriller. Suspenseful fiction built around crime, detection, and hidden truths.

What country is Rebecca from?

Rebecca originates from United Kingdom's literary tradition. Explore more books from United Kingdom on our country page.

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