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In April 1951, twenty years after Rebecca’s death and the fire that destroyed Manderley, the de Winter family’s estate in Cornwall still bears the echo of her presence. Colonel Julyan, a long‑time family friend, receives an anonymous package hinting at undisclosed truths about Rebecca.
Enter Terence Gray, an inquisitive scholar whose arrival in the quiet seaside hamlet stirs lingering gossip and prompts the Colonel and his daughter, Ellie, to join a delicate investigation. Working through murky intrigue, the trio searches for the real story of Rebecca and the circumstances surrounding her tragic disappearance.
The narrative explores themes of memory, romance, and trust, painting a portrait of a community reconciling with the past while the shadow of Rebecca’s legacy continues to influence present lives.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Suspense/General Suspense
Authors: Sally Beauman
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