From the outside, Manderley is a beautiful and grand estate, but the events that unfold on the inside, tell otherwise. Rebecca was a romantic suspense novel written by Daphne DuMaurier. The book is about a wealthy older gentleman named Maxim who marries a young woman. After their honeymoon they return to Manderley, where their lives took an unexpected change for the worse. The estate, Manderley, plays such a crucial role in the novel, Rebecca, that is has often been referred to as another character in the novel. First, divorce is not a option for Maxim because he values the reputation of the estate and the family name. After many years of marriage, Maxim realizes how Rebecca gave the public this false sense that their marriage is perfect
