Rebecca, a classic suspense novel written by Daphne Du Maurier is considered one
             of the finest Gothic romance of the 20th century. It was first published in 1938, and
             became immediate best seller. Alfred Hitchcock gave it a yet wider audience when he
             made it into a memorable motion picture. Starring Laurence Oliver as Maxim de Winter
             and Joan Fontaine as Mrs. de Winter, the black and white version of the movie, was based
             on the book. The book and the movie are not very much alike, in fact, they are in several
             ways different. Nonetheless, most of the movie followed the book closely, however, many
             important scenes from the book were not presented in the movie version. Moreover, some
             details that made the book very interesting to read, were absent in the movie. Therefore,
             the book was more interesting and enjoyable due to its detailed Gothic settings and the
             suspense that made reader part of it.
             The book is about a young, shy girl who worked as a "paid companion" for a
             wealthy woman, Mrs. Van Hopper. On their trip to Monte Carlo the narrator met Maxim
             de Winter, one of the wealthiest people in England. Maxim's late wife, Rebecca was said
             to be drowned in the sea while sailing. Thus, he wanted to find a new wife who could make
             the Manderely, Maxims huge and Gothic estate, lively again. Finally over a short period of
             time they got married and left Monte. After their honeymoon in Venice they went to
             Manderley where mystery and loneliness awaited the new Mrs. de Winter. Maxims
             housekeeper, the evil Mrs. Danvers was adore of dead Rebecca and did not want anyone
             taking the place of her. Consequently, she tried to get rid of the narrator. Rebecca's
             presence was felt everywhere. Anything the narrator touched, anything she did she felt
             dead Rebecca's soul haunting her. One day divers found the capsized boat in which
             Rebecca drowned. After investigation the...