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Set in a dramatic Cornwall estate, the play follows the second Mrs. Maxim de Winter as she confronts the haunting shadow of her husband's former wife. Her life is complicated by Maxim's unpredictable temperament and the insidious, gothic influence of Mrs. Danvers, a sinister housekeeper who resents the new marriage. The story explores themes of remarriage, identity, and the psychological impact of living in someone else’s past.
First publish date: 1939
Genre: Drama & Plays/Drama
Authors: Daphne du Maurier
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