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Rebecca

Written by: Daphne du Maurier
Narrated by: Anna Massey
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'Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again.'

So begins Daphne du Maurier's masterpiece, Rebecca. When the story's nameless narrator, a young and unassuming lady's maid, meets a wealthy and handsome widower, she is immediately swept off her feet in what many would've considered an unlikely 20th century match. Maxim de Winter, the owner of a large country estate by the name of Manderley, whisks his new bride away to his home in Cornwall, hoping to rid himself of his sinister past. As the heroine begins her new life at Manderley, she comes to the realisation that the shadow of her predecessor, Rebecca de Winter, lives on through the masonry of the home and through the stern and scathing housekeeper, Mrs Danvers.

A tense and unnerving tale, Rebecca depicts the crippling effect that self-doubt and external manipulation can have on a young and innocent woman's spirit. Due to her own feelings of jealousy, du Maurier based the tale on her husband's first fiancée, claiming that Rebecca would demonstrate the 'influence of a first wife on a second', where 'wife two is haunted day and night' and 'tragedy is looming very close.' Much like her heroine, Daphne du Maurier was said to be solitary, comfortable with her own company and possessed of an incredible imagination. First and foremost, however, du Maurier was an excellent storyteller, and Rebecca is undoubtedly a shining example of her talent.

Narrator Biography

Anna Massey was an award-winning stage and screen actress best remembered for her roles in Peeping Tom, Frenzy, The Machinist, Possession and The Importance of Being Earnest.

On the small screen, Anna became a mainstay of British costume drama, acting in adaptations of Tess of the d'Urbervilles, Anna Karenina, The Cherry Orchard, and Oliver Twist. In 1986, she won a BAFTA for her performance in the BBC adaptation of Hotel du Lac and was made a CBE in the 2004 New Year Honours List.

Her audiobook narration credits include Northanger Abbey, Persuasion, Sense and Sensibility, Hotel du Lac, Nicholas Nickleby, Fairy Stories and Talking Heads.

©1938 Daphne Du Maurier (P)2014 Audible, Inc.

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excellent narration

The narrator is worth the listen. The story is average. Its a good winter book to read or listen to in front of the fire place.

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Superb Old-fashioned Drama

This might be my new favourite book of all time. It was full of surprises, and I LIKE surprises.

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Dark Drama

I had this book on tape many years ago, and enjoyed the story enough to read it. Anna Massey does a very good job narrating although I did find her interpretation of our Protagonist's voice a tad on the whiney side. I also think the chapters could have been better divided since there are natural breaks to the story. I did not enjoy the musical interpretation. I'm afraid it doesn't compare to the book on tape I had, but I liked it best of all the samples I listened to.

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My very favourite Audible

One of the most affecting and haunting audible presentations I’ve experienced . I’ve listened to it multiple times. Classic story beautifully narrated by Anna Massey.

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A Classic!

A true classic! Great story! Suspenseful, and keeps you listening. Narrator is fantastic!
Thoroughly enjoyed this book!

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A Flawless Audiobook

Renown actor Anna Massey’s impeccable reading of Daphne du Maurier’s remarkable gothic novel gives life to du Maurier’s lush prose which stands the test of time. I rate the audiobook five out of five, with a bonus five out of five to Audible Inc. for producing a flawless audiobook.

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Excellent Gothic Horror

Though not as supernaturally-oriented as Poe or Lovecraft, Rebecca is an excellent example of the peak of English prose. The writing is lovely and eloquent, read smoothly by the talented narrator, and the mystery surrounding the enigmatic death of "Rebecca" is engaging from start to finish. I would highly recommend this work for anyone who wants to experience the best that English prose has to offer.

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love it!

Soooo much better than the new movie on Netflix!
will be listening to this again!

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mesmerizing

Narrator elevated an already exquisite tale! Unsettling and full of disquiet. Perfect for a night under the duvet.

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Unexpected

I was expecting a love story and instead was taken on a masterfully woven journey of mystery and suspense.

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