Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca, the modern masterpiece of romantic suspense, has been a bestseller since it was first published in 1938. But when the story ended with their beloved Manderley in ruins, millions of readers were left to wonder whatever became of the de Winters. Had Maxim and his young wife truly managed to exorcise Rebecca's haunting spirit? Now, at the request of the du Maurier estate, the renowned novelist Susan Hill has taken up the story of the de Winters. In this stunningly-crafted sequel to the classic gothic tale, she takes us back to the hauntingly beautiful world of Rebecca, in a compelling and magnificent novel that will have us all dreaming once again of Manderley.
The sequel to Daphne Du Maurier's "Rebecca" returns to the world of Manderley and the haunting presence of Rebecca in the lives of Maxim de Winter and his young wife.Susan Hill has been a full-time novelist, short-story writer and playwright since 1963, whose works have been translated into 15 languages. She counts among her many honors the prestigious Somerset Maugham Award, the Whitbread Prize and the John Llewellyn Rhys Prize. She is also a regular broadcaster for radio and television, and a book reviewer for numerous newspapers and journals. Born in Scarborough, Yorkshire, Ms. Hill and her family now live in Gloucestershire.