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"Love [Luhv] noun, verb, loved, lov⋅ing. A feeling of warm personal attachment or deep affection, as for a parent, child, or friend." (Dictionary)

[[image:one.jpg width="254" height="300" align="right" caption="Daphne Du Maurier" link="http://http://www.dumaurier.org/images/daphne.jpg"]]
=Daphne Du Maurier=

Daphne Du Maurier lived a very interesting life. She was born into a rich family, which of course would be interesting enough for anyone. She traveled during most of her time. She loved to go sail boating and traveling with her friends. When she was younger, her parents weren't very strict, this of course being a result of them always working. She published her first book in her twenties, which made her become famous for many generations to come. Her fame attracted her husband Frederick Browning, who was a soldier. Because of the popularity of her book, Alfred Hitchcock made her book, Rebecca, into a film in the 1950's. The mansion in her book Rebecca, is modeled after the estate in which she actually lived, called Menabilly. She lived a wonderful life, and died in 1989.

=Du Maurier's //Rebecca//=

Love is something that everyone tries to achieve in life. Whether its from a parent, sibling, husband or wife, child, or a friend, its important to everyone. __Rebecca__ shows all of these types of love, and the struggle that comes with achieving them. The pain, loss, joy, sorrow, excitment, and bewilderment are all feelings that come with love, and are shown in this amazing book.

Mrs. De Winter is married to the man she loves, lives in a mansion called Manderley, can have nearly anything at a wave of a hand; And yet she is not happy. Mrs. De Winter became a bride at a young age. She happened to meet her husband, Maxim De Winter, while in the town of Monte Carlo with her employer, Mrs. Van Hooper. Mrs. De Winter was never happy with Mrs. Van Hooper, but she continued to work for her for a salary. Practically at their first meeting, Mrs. De Winter fell in love with the dashing Maxim De Winter. "'I do love you,' I said. 'I love you dredfully. You've made me very unhappy and I've been crying all night because I thought I should never see you again.'" (Du Maurier 52) Mr. De Winter was on vaction after the tragic death of his beloved first wife Rebecca. Mr. and Mrs. De Winter continue to build their relationship until Mrs. Van Hooper decides to leave Monte Carlo for New York. This prompts Mr. De Winter to propose to our soon to be Mrs. De Winter.

The newly weds have a honey moon in Italy, but eventually decide to head home to Manderley. Manderley is a magnificant mansion, loved by everyone in the county. People from far away places came to Manderley to grand parties that the late Mrs. De Winter put on to the enjoyment of all who attended. "Yes, there it was, the Manderley I had expected, the Manderley of my picture post-card long ago. A thing of grace and beauty, exquisite and faultless, lovlier even than I had ever dreamed, build in its hollow of smooth grassland and mossy lawns, the terraces sloping to the gardens, and the gardens to the sea." (Du Maurier 65) When Mrs. De Winter first enters Manderley she is greeted by all the servants of the household. One of them frightened her the most - Mrs. Danvers. Mrs. Danvers was a strange and sinister woman. Mrs. De Winter could never figure out exactly what made her so scared of Mrs. Danvers; But she did know that something was not right about her.

Throughout most of the book, Mrs. De Winters tells of her life and adventures throughout Manderley; But most importantly, she learns about the beloved Rebecca. The first Mrs. De Winter was loved by everyone; Especially Mrs. Danvers. "'I thought you knew,' said Beatrice; 'I thought Maxim would have told you. She simply adored Rebecca.'" (Du Maurier 100) Mrs. De Winter felt that Mrs. Danvers did not like her, and wanted her to leave Manderley; And she was right. Throughout the book, Mrs. Danvers puts Mrs. De Winter in situations that cause great pain in the hearts of those who loved Rebecca. The most pain being in the heart of Maxim De Winter. At the end of this book, the plot takes an interesting twist - Rebecca did not drown, as stated earlier.

Our main character is put into many trying situations throughout this novel, and she cannot even understand at times. Sometimes its a misunderstanding. Others its a situation that Mrs. Danvers ended up putting Mrs. De Winter in to cause pain to anyone that was around to witness it. "Why the dress, you poor dear, the picture you copied of the girl in the gallery. It was what Rebecca did at the last fancy dress ball at Manderley." (Du Maurier 216) But in any case, Mrs. De Winter was always on her guard.

Mrs. De Winter is trying to escape the shadow of Rebecca throughout the entire book. Though sometimes she feels as though she has overcome it, she is still haunted by the effect that the first Mrs. De Winter had on everyone she met. Is the second Mrs. De Winter able to overcome the shadow that is Rebecca? Will she be able to truely ever become the mistress of Manderley? And most of all; Will Mr. De Winter learn to love Mrs. De Winter? The answers to these questions are located in this outstanding book, __Rebecca__. Whether you're looking to read a story of romance, suspence, or some mystery - this book has it all, and will amaze anyone and everyone who reads about the haunting shadow that is __Rebecca.__ "Haunting [Hawn-ting] adjective. remaining in the consciousness; not quickly forgotten:" (Dictionary)

All of the suspense, romance, mystery and tragedy aid in the making of this outstanding book. The way its written, the descriptions, and the characters help make this book amazing. Anyone that wants to sit down and read of book of many genre's will enjoy this book. I guarantee it.

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