Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier. Read by Claire Bloom

Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier is an intriguing mystery told from the point of view of a well to-do Englishman’s new and young wife who is never named (Let’s call her Tracy!). After a very brief courtship, Maxim de Winter who’s almost twice the age of Tracy proposes to her and she accepts. He brings her back to his expansive estate where the mystery begins. Who was Maxim’s deceased wife Rebecca? Why does her memory so haunt him that he cannot bear to speak to anyone, even Tracy about the marriage? Why are some of the servants and relatives so opposed to the marriage and what really happened to the mysterious Rebecca? There’s one way to find out. Have a listen. Give it 15 minutes. Daphne du Maurier uses her significant writing skills to reveal a tale of mystery and suspense. You may even find yourself on the side of the criminal. Published in 1938, Rebecca has never been out of print. Alfred Hitchcock even made a film version with the same name. Get ready to be drawn into the story of love, mystery, heartbreak, and crime. This book on tape is expertly read and performed by British actress Claire Bloom who has acted in movies and TV shows since 1948. She appeared in Charlie Chaplin’s Limelight (1952) and British Television’s Doc Martin (2013). Give your own rating in the comments section. Check out the other videos on the Great Books On Tape channel. I created it to preserve the great stories and performances on cassette that are no longer available and too good to be lost forever.