The Shadow of Rebecca

The narrator becomes increasingly aware of Rebecca's presence in the house. She feels like a guest, not the mistress. She finds Rebecca's handwriting everywhere, and the servants refer to her preferences. She is haunted by the comparison to Rebecca, which she hears from visitors. She begins to dread social calls and feels inadequate. She confides in Frank Crawley, who tells her to forget the past and that she has qualities of kindness and sincerity.