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The Fire at Manderley from "Rebecca". As they near Manderley, the narrator sees a red glow in the sky. Maxim realizes it is Manderley burning. He drives faster.

Early morning, as they approach Manderley

The Fire at Manderley

As they near Manderley, the narrator sees a red glow in the sky. Maxim realizes it is Manderley burning. He drives faster. The sky is shot with crimson, and the ashes blow towards them with the salt wind from the sea. The novel ends with this image of destruction.