Rebecca: A Play

by Daphne du Maurier

Overview

Max de Winter brings his shy young bride to Manderley, his great house in Cornwall. Everywhere, she senses the overpowering presence of Rebecca, Max's drowned wife. Mrs Danvers, the grim housekeeper, will not allow her to forget her shortcomings. She doubts Max's love until Rebecca's body is found. Max confesses that he murdered Rebecca, hating her depravity. The husband and wife now face the exciting fight to save Max from the gallows.3 women, 8 men

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780573113659
Publisher:	Samuel French Ltd
Publication date:	01/01/1995
Edition description:	Revised ed.
Pages:	74
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.15(d)

About the Author

Daphne du Maurier (1907-1989) was an English author and playwright. Her work was not critically well received when during her life time, but in recent years has earned respect. She is best known for her novel Rebecca which in the US won the National Book Award. The book was later adapted into a film as was her novel Jamaica Inn and short story "The Birds".