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Laid in signature of: Esme Field - Esme Field was a pseudonym used by Muriel Beaumont, who was the mother of Daphne du Maurier, and was an English stage actress. Muriel Beaumont, who later became Lady du Maurier, was born on April 14, 1876, and passed away on November 27, 1957. Using this pen name allowed her to maintain a certain level of privacy and distinguish her career from her identity as an actress and the wife of Sir Gerald du Maurier. - The book comes with a bonus item, which is a copy of a large newspaper article [size A3] about Daphne Du Maurier and how she came to write Rebecca at her publisher's request. It's very interesting. It delves into Daphne Du Mauriers private life, [even mentions lesbianism]. This is Daphne Du Mauriers most famous book. "A study in Jealousy", she is reported to have said. 1938 to bottom of full title page. Has the amazing opening line.'Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again.' Description of book: A beautiful facsimile dustjacket accompanies this book. Created from a first impression [Gollancz] from 1938, it retains a beautifully vibrant colour and has the price of 8/6 net to spine. Now housed in a plastic sleeve for future protection. - A beautiful facsimile dustjacket accompanies this book. Created from a first impression [Gollancz], it retains a beautifully vibrant colour and has the price of 8/6 net to spine. Now housed in a plastic sleeve for future protection. Black cloth, reinked. Gilt lettering to the front and spine. Overall; a nice clean condition. All housed beneath the accompanying dustjacket. Story has 446 pages. Browning and foxing throughout. - END - Thank you for your interest and I do hope you can buy this beautiful book. - Our orders are shipped within 1 or 2 business days.

Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again. The novel 'Rebecca', by Daphne du Maurier, begins with this evocative sentence, setting the tone for a story of romance, jealousy, and intrigue. The unnamed protagonist, a young and naive woman, marries the charismatic Maxim de Winter after a whirlwind romance in Monte Carlo. Upon moving to his ancestral estate, Manderley, she confronts the pervasive influence of his late wife, Rebecca, whose legacy lives on long after her death.