Chapter 11 Summary

Maxim returns to normal and the couple began their life together. The author however becomes very fearful of doing or saying anything to Maxim that would remind him of his past. She feels it was her fault, in going down to the cove, his bad memories had reappeared and that now he regrets coming back to Manderley. The author walks on eggshells around her husband so as to not upset him.

The new Mrs. de Winter begins the routine of her life, receiving callers and calling on people. These are the duties of a woman in her new position. As she is being driven back home after one of these calls, she sees Frank Crawley, who works in Maxim's office, walking towards Manderley. She decides to get out of the car and walk with him. She had liked Frank the moment she met...