Butterfly Dream

Author: (British) Daphne du Maurier, translated by Lin Zhiling, Cheng De
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Publish Date: 2002-03-01
Features: This book is the breakthrough work of the renowned British female writer Daphne du Maurier. "I" falls in love with Mr. Dewinter, who is listless after the death of his wife. However, after moving into the famous Mandrake Manor with him, "I" discovers that she is constantly under the shadow of the deceased former wife, Rebecca. By chance, "I" uncovers the true cause of Rebecca's death, forcing her to face a choice between love and law. Soon after, a mysterious fire reduces Mandrake Manor to ashes. Through the technique of blending scenery and emotion, the author successfully creates a dual atmosphere of nostalgic longing and haunting despair, intertwined and permeating one another. Combined with the constant suspense throughout the book, it has become a long-selling romantic novel.