Rebecca’s Tale, Sally Beauman – Review
TITLE: Rebecca's Tale
AUTHOR: Sally Beauman
PUBLICATION DATE: January 30, 2007
PUBLISHER: Harper Paperbacks
PAGES: 464
GENRE: Fiction Mystery
April 1951. It is twenty years since the death of Rebecca, the hauntingly beautiful first wife of Maxim de Winter. Twenty years since the inquest, which passed a verdict of suicide. Twenty years since Manderlay was razed to the ground...but Rebecca's tale is just beginning. Family friend Colonel Julyan receives an anonymous parcel containing a black notebook with two handwritten words on the first page Rebecca's Tale. A young scholar by the name of Terrence Gray has also appeared in town, looking for clues to Rebecca's life and death. His presence causes a stir in the quiet hamlet, and tongues begin to wag about the close ties Mr. Gray has formed to the Colonel and his single daughter, Ellie.Amid the intrigues of this small coastal town, Ellie, Gray, and the Colonel begin a search for the real Rebecca. Was her death really suicide, or was it murder? - FROM GOODREADS
FROM THE BOOK FAERY REVIEWS...Rebecca's Tale was written from the point of view of 4 characters; Colonel Julyan, Terrance Gray, Rebecca, then Ellie. I found this mystery to be slow in the beginning and when it did pick up, I became disappointed. I'm not sure exactly what I was expecting but I had hopes of it being better than it was. I kept telling myself, "it will get better, just keep going". I wanted to toss it into the fireplace and use the book to keep me warm from the coldness I felt. I know, harsh sounding, huh? I just expected more...But then I had just recently read The Thirteenth Tale (which was AWESOME!) so perhaps that's why?
Just remember...even though I wasn't thrilled about the book, doesn't mean it's not for you. You just might enjoy it!
2010 Support Your Local Library Reading Challenge
As much as I go to the library with the kids, I figured I might as well join a reading challenge that supports my local library. It's a good thing my library will accept $10 if your late fines are over that because if you didn't hear me on Twitter...my fine was $59!! Yeah you read that one right...FIFTY-NINE DOLLARS...but so you know, all of those books are safe and back on the shelves. Grabbed 2 more bags full between Ladybug and I Sunday.
Anyhoo...J.Kaye Book Blog is hosting the 2010 Support Your Local Library Reading Challenge. Below are the details...
1. Anyone can join. You don't need a blog to participate.
--Non-Bloggers: Post your list of books in the comment section of the wrap-up post. To learn how to sign up without having a blog, click here.
2. There are four levels:
--The Mini – Check out and read 25 library books.
--Just My Size – Check out and read 50 library books.
--Stepping It Up – Check out and read 75 library books.
--Super Size Me – Check out and read 100 library books.
(Aim high. As long as you read 25 by the end of 2010, you are a winner.)
3. Audio, Re-reads, eBooks, YA, Young Reader – any book as long as it is checked out from the library count. Checked out like with a library card, not purchased at a library sale.
4. No need to list your books in advance. You may select books as you go. Even if you list them now, you can change the list if needed.
5. Crossovers from other reading challenges count.
** As I read books from the library, I'll update this post with links back to my reviews. **
1. The Lady of Question by Victoria Alexander
2. The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield
3. Rebecca's Tale by Sally Beauman













