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Runner Up in the NODA Ron Kench Drama Award |
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A young, naive girl, acting as a companion to a rich over bearing American woman, meets the handsome Maxim de Winter whilst in Monte Carlo. Mrs Van Hopper effects an introduction on the pretext that Maxim was once at a party given by her nephew. She explains that Maxim is very wealthy, owns a huge country estate called Manderley and has recently lost his beautiful vivacious wife, Rebecca. |
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For two glorious weeks they enjoy each others company then the fateful day comes when Mrs Van Hopper wants to return to New York. Desperate to see him before they leave our young heroine bursts in on Maxim. Maxim offers her a choice- New York or Manderley. She is confused. Does he want a secretary? Her naivety is endearing to him and when he says he wants her to be his wife, she is overwhelmed. They marry swiftly and simply, honeymooning in Venice before setting off for Manderley. But what does she know of Maxim? Only that he is wealthy, twice her age and had lost his first wife in a boating accident. |
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She is ill prepared for the welcome that greets her. Ill prepared for Rebecca's all-pervading presence in Manderley and the influence she still has on the household. We meet the newlyweds as they first arrive at Manderley and watch our new Mrs De Winter battle with the devious housekeeper, Mrs Danvers and the ever-present spectre of Rebecca. |
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