Rebecca (Daphne du Maurier)

Rebecca is a haunting psychological novel narrated by a young woman who marries a wealthy widower only to find herself overshadowed by the lingering presence of his first wife. As she navigates the oppressive atmosphere of Manderley and the manipulations of the sinister housekeeper Mrs. Danvers she becomes entangled in secrets that threaten her identity and safety. Du Maurier crafts a suspenseful and atmospheric tale about memory obsession and the power of the past to shape the present.