Fiction
Lifelong bachelor Ambrose Ashley visits Italy in failing health and meets, then marries, his distant cousin Rachel. He then mysteriously dies and the only evidence - found in erratic letters sent to his cousin, and heir, Philip - points to Rachel's involvement. Philip believes that Rachel is to blame for Ambroses' death but soon finds himself enthralled with Rachel and struggles to determine which vision of Rachel is true. The conclusion leaves many wondering, "Who is Rachel after all?" Published in 1951; 387 pages.
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