We Read REBECCA by Daphne Du Maurier

**Hi Deadliners** We hope you enjoy this latest edition of Reading Between Deadlines. Our whole purpose here is to read HYPED books and unpack whether we a) agree with the hype and b) can understand WHY this book has reached such heights. Today, we’re going back in time and reading one of THE most popular books of all time… **This episode’s pick:** **Rebecca** by Daphne Du Maurier, a classic “gothic” novel about a young bride who marries a dashing older man after a very quick courting (can we even call it that?) and then returns to his to his grand English estate, Manderley, where she discovers that the shadow of his beautiful, glamorous (and very dead) first wife, Rebecca, is everywhere. We hope you enjoy and lets us know what you think in the comments. **Happy Listening and Love lots,Rach and Anthea** PS. If you want to watch rather than listen, scroll down. [Subscribe now](%%checkout_url%%) **In this episode, we cover:** Immersive reading and multiple copies of the same book. Film and TV adaptations Other amazing old novels. The definition of a gothic novel And LOADS more. 💋 And, of course, we rate it: **Kiss, Kill, or Marry** Loading... **⏰ Timestamps** 1.0 Intro – Anthea claims older sister status – no-one believes her, including Rebecca – the mysterious wife of Maxim DeWinter. 2.07 Rachael introduces Rebecca. Anthea read Rebecca in the 80’s, and she remembers it better than her Google password. (is that even a thing?) 8.35 Anthea randomly does a ‘show and tell’ of gothic style novels she’s loved – Rach considers re-casting. She wishes she didn’t spend high school talking boys. 12.03 Anthea reads Daphne Du Maurier’s bio – Daphne is posh and once had a male alter ego. 14.44 Daphne shows off with over 700 000 ratings. And it turns out her book is quite long.. 17.06 Kiss, Kill, Marry… Rachael and Anthea rate Rebecca… and Anthea expands on her verdict over tea and crumpets in the conservatory. 20.17 The beauty of a great last line, and the fight for a well seated climax! 20.47 Anthea offers Daphne Du Maurier a co-writing spot – and Rachael is struck by a wonderful idea.. 22.27 Rachael feels Rebecca isn’t gothic enough (Mrs Danvers disagrees..) 25.50 Jane Eyre – gothic-core through the ages – young ladies, old guys and flammable houses. 27.18 Danvers – not the sort of person you’d invite over for tea (and keep her away from matches.) 28.05 Also – the new Mrs DeWinter needs to grow a pair. Seriously. 30.08 Tally ho! Murder is ok - if you’re posh. 31.37 Rebecca – gloomy and morally grey – but in a good way! 36.27 Rach wants more Daphne…! 37.59 Our next reads – The Giver of Stars 40.16 Rach and Anthea hint at GREAT THINGS in the New Year..! 40.53 Should Rach’s mum have called her Rebecca…? 42.52 Rach and Anthea discuss co-writing… and say goodbye! 👉 **Watch the episode above** and let us know your feelings about REBECCA. [Leave a comment](%%half_magic_comments_url%%) 📖 **Coming up next:** 👉Next Ep we’re chatting to Tricia Stringer about The Giver of Stars by JoJo Moyes 📅 In October, we’re diving into Booktok sensation, The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion by Beth Brower and chatting to Victoria Purman about Sandwich by Catherine Newman. For what we’re up to after that, click here**.** 🛍️ Do you read between deadlines too? Grab the merch 🙌 Get the t-shirt **Thanks for following. We love ya!** This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit readingbetweendeadlines.substack.com/subscribe