Her
Her by Harriet Lane, published by Orion Publishing Group in 2015, is a psychological thriller that delves into the complexities of friendship and family life. The narrative centers around two women from contrasting backgrounds: Emma, a struggling mother, and Nina, a sophisticated and independent figure. Their seemingly chance meeting leads to a deeper connection, but Nina harbors memories of a past encounter that Emma has forgotten, raising questions about intentions and the lengths one might go to in pursuit of a hidden agenda.
Readers will find a tense exploration of relationships and the darker sides of human nature within these pages. The story intricately weaves themes of revenge and social observation, presenting a vivid portrayal of contemporary life. With 256 pages, this edition offers a detailed look at the psychological dynamics between the characters, inviting readers to reflect on the implications of their interactions. The book’s focus on the nuances of personality and the intricacies of friendship makes it a thought-provoking read for those interested in psychological fiction.
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‘The ultimate frenemy thriller’ [NOW MAGAZINE] The smash critical hit from the publishers that bought you GONE GIRL.
You don’t remember her . . . but she remembers you.
Two women; two different worlds.
Emma is a struggling mother who has put everything on hold.
Nina is sophisticated and independent – entirely in control.
When the pair meet, Nina generously draws Emma into her life. But this isn’t the first time the women’s paths have crossed. Nina remembers Emma and she remembers what Emma did.
But what exactly does Nina want from her?
And how far will she go in pursuit of it?
‘As seductive as it is chilling, Her is quality literary fiction meets psychological thriller, the devil of which is in the detail’ OBSERVER
‘Harriet Lane is a deft conjurer of menacing middle class scenarios, and her second novel, a taut revenge drama with a shattering endgame’ i NEWSPAPER
‘Thriller of the year’ Amanda Craig
‘Unlike conventional thrillers, the perverse pleasure of this compelling novel is not a big reveal but the pin-sharp unpicking of personality’ SUNDAY EXPRESS
‘A tautly written psychological thriller … there is forensic social observation here. Her London is recognisably real. Both Emma and Nina feel like women you might pass on a leafy Islington street … Then the endgame, when it comes, is shattering’ INDEPENDENT
‘Harriet Lane keeps the reader on the edge until the last page’ GOOD HOUSEKEEPING
‘Another taut, tense psychological thriller from the author of the acclaimed 2012 debut novel Alys, Always … A compelling revenge drama that will make you think twice about getting too chummy with the neighbours’ Sebastian Shakespeare, TATLER
‘A fine mistress of suspense’ TLS
‘This exquisitely sinister psychological thriller that is going to take us all by storm this summer, Harriet Lane’s Her, has a Notes on a Scandal-type relationship between an exhausted young mother and her rich sophisticated neighbour’ DAILY TELEGRAPH
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