Rebecca

An unlikely meeting, coupled with an unlikely attraction, makes this gothic romance a very likeable reading experience.

A young lady gets swept away to live with Maxim de Winter at his enormous ancestral home named Manderley. Maxim's previous wife, Rebecca, passed away, and the new shy, inexperienced, yet loving wife tries her best to fill Rebecca's shoes. But what happens when she tries to learn more about the family's past?

The answer to that question leads the reader down a rabbit hole filled with mystery, jealousy, scandal, and trepidation. Daphne du Maurier attacks all the senses and ratchets the tension of this ‘fish-out-water' story in many interesting ways.

One of the more sadistic angles is the psychological turmoil inflicted by the infamous Mrs. Danvers. I actually quite liked her character from start to finish. Hopefully I am not alone on this.