Rebeca (Spanish Edition)

"Last night I dreamed I went back to Manderley..." No one who knows the film based on this novel can forget the voiceover that recites the opening line of Daphne du Maurier's most acclaimed work: Rebecca. Thus begin the recollections of the second Mrs. de Winter, transporting her back to the isolated, grey mansion situated on the damp, windy Cornish coast. With a husband she barely knows, the young wife arrives at this immense estate to be inexorably smothered by the ghostly presence of the first Mrs. de Winter, the beautiful Rebecca, dead but never forgotten. Her room remains untouched, her dresses ready to be worn, and her servant, the sinister Mrs. Danvers, still professes an unhealthy devotion to her.

And with the chilling premonition that something evil is gripping her heart, the young woman begins to investigate the true fate of Rebecca: the dark secret of Manderley.

Review: "Du Maurier keeps her readers holding their breath." - Time Magazine

The opening line, "Last night I dreamed I went back to Manderley," is a haunting and evocative beginning that immediately transports the reader into the world of this classic Gothic novel. Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca is a captivating tale of a young, naive woman who marries a widower, only to be overshadowed by the memory and legacy of his first wife, the beautiful and mysterious Rebecca.

The second Mrs. de Winter, whose name is never revealed, finds herself thrust into a world she does not understand, surrounded by the remnants of Rebecca's presence. The gloomy, windswept Manderley estate becomes a character in itself, a looming, oppressive force that seems to swallow up the young woman's identity. The sinister Mrs. Danvers, the loyal and disturbing housekeeper, only serves to heighten the sense of unease and the ever-present influence of the dead Rebecca.

As the young wife begins to uncover the dark secrets surrounding her predecessor's death, the tension and suspense build, drawing the reader deeper into the complex web of relationships and hidden truths. Du Maurier's masterful storytelling keeps the reader guessing, wondering what truly happened to Rebecca and how it will ultimately affect the lives of those left behind.

The film adaptation of Rebecca, directed by Alfred Hitchcock, is also a iconic representation of the novel's chilling atmosphere and themes. The haunting voiceover that opens the film, echoing the novel's opening line, becomes an indelible part of the story's legacy.

Du Maurier's ability to create a sense of foreboding and unease, even in the midst of the beautiful Cornish landscape, is a testament to her skill as a writer. Rebecca remains a timeless Gothic classic, captivating readers with its intricate plot, complex characters, and the persistent, unyielding presence of the past.

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