The story begins with her memories of how she and Maxim first met, in Monte Carlo, years before. ... But instead, it turns out that Rebecca was dying of cancer, and that furthermore she was infertile; she had lied to Maxim about her pregnancy. ... Instead, the heroine's thoughts turn to her younger self, years before, and then the real story begins, told in a flashback. ... He is Maxim de Winter, the owner of the famous estate known as Manderley, and he is reportedly in mourning for his wife, who died the previous year. ...

• Word Count: 3026
• Approx Pages: 12
• Grade Level: High School