Rebecca – Daphne du Maurier (1938)
A masterpiece of gothic fiction, Rebecca tells the haunting story of a young, unnamed woman who marries the enigmatic widower Maxim de Winter and moves to his sprawling estate, Manderley. There, she is overshadowed by the lingering presence of his first wife, the beautiful and seemingly perfect Rebecca, whose memory is kept alive by the sinister housekeeper Mrs. Danvers. As the new Mrs. de Winter uncovers dark secrets about Rebecca’s death, the novel builds toward a chilling climax, blending psychological suspense with atmospheric dread.
If You Loved This, Try:
- Jane Eyre (Charlotte Brontë, 1847) – Another gothic tale of mystery and romance in a grand, eerie house.
- My Cousin Rachel (Daphne du Maurier, 1951) – A suspenseful story of obsession and ambiguity.
- The Thirteenth Tale (Diane Setterfield, 2006) – A modern gothic novel with secrets and literary echoes.
