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I think any classic novel is going to hard to write the sequel of, and especially one which has become a cult classic so close to the hearts of so. Price clipped with this copy having been signed by the author without dedication on the title page. Hill returned to adult novels in the 1990s with air and angels, a romance. In the 1990s susan hill wrote a number of novels which built upon the characteristic themes of her earlier work. Just read this e book kind for your better life and knowledge.

Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. For twelve years, in so many ways we had been as one, everything had been. When i think of this novel now, the well known quote by dorothy parker this is not a novel to be tossed aside lightly. Susan hill discusses the timeless appeal of the ghost story and reads from her new collection, while the bookshop band get into. It is the sequel to the novel rebecca by daphne du maurier. Susan hill is a talented writer i highly recommend her the woman in black, she does good work evoking dumauriers style, and the ending is, perhaps, inevitable. Rebecca was daphne du mauriers most famous and bestloved novel. Susan hill, winner of both the somerset maugham and whitbread prizes. Susan was born in the year 1942 in scarborough, north yorkshire and has been pursuing her writing career for the past five decades. Susan hill has come up some alternative ideas, and is looking for more.

Jan 01, 1993 january february book club buddy read mrs. Rebeccas tale is a 2001 novel by british author sally beauman. Oct 22, 1993 a lot of money, however, is riding on the wager that if you loved that miseryladen mansion the first time, youll jump to read mrs. Susan hill, winner of both the somerset maugham and whitbread prizes, ignores the lush emotionalism of the original, sacrificing psychological menace for a fresh, modest lyricism which suits both her story and her times. I really didnt have high hopes for this book because i love the original so much but susan hill has produced a great sequel. See all 17 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Books by susan hill authors like susan hill what should i. Jack and mrs danvers confront maxim together, but lit by the soft gloucestershire light, and heard through susan hills gentle. Kathy reichs elizabeth george p d james louise penny sarah waters daphne du maurier armistead maupin hilary mantel peter robinson jasper fforde. This is a book for fans of du mauriers now classic, noireromanticsuspense novel rebecca. Jack and mrs danvers confront maxim together, but lit by the soft gloucestershire light, and heard through susan hill s gentle. In this stunninglycrafted sequel to the classic gothic tale, she takes us back to the hauntingly beautiful world of rebecca, in a compelling and magnificent novel that will have us all dreaming once again of manderley.

Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Gothic fiction by susan hill, in very good condition. His works also include nonfiction and childrenoriented books as well. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers.

Hardcover first edition sequel to daphne du mauriers rebecca. It is the sequel to the novel rebecca by daphne du maurier summary. But the book bogged down by the middle, and i skimmed the last 75 pages, because the characters were just tiresome. This is a fine copy of this book in original blue cloth with cream title lettering to spine,in a fine dustjacket,with no chips or tears to the edges of the wrapper. Our cheap used books come with free delivery in the us. The book is a sequel to the daphne du maurier novel rebecca and is officially approved by the du maurier estate. Jack and mrs danvers confront maxim together, but lit by the soft gloucestershire light.