The Memory Game

The Memory Game by Nicci French, published by Penguin Books Limited on March 6, 2008, is a psychological thriller that explores the complexities of memory and the past. This edition spans 416 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Jane Martello, who is confronted with the shocking discovery of her childhood friend Natalie’s skeleton, missing for twenty-five years. As Jane seeks to recover lost memories with the help of a therapist, she uncovers unsettling truths about her past that may endanger her future.
Readers will find a gripping exploration of themes such as memory, deception, and the psychological impact of uncovering buried secrets. The story delves into the suspenseful journey of self-discovery as Jane grapples with the implications of her recollections and the haunting memories of her childhood. With elements of mystery and crime woven throughout, The Memory Game presents a thought-provoking examination of how the past can shape one’s present and future.
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Nicci French, bestselling author of thriller Blue Monday, tells the terrifying story of a woman discovering that her past is not as she remembers it in The Memory Game.
You remember an ordinary, idyllic childhood.
Then one day you discover that your memory is deceitful.
And possibly deadly …
When a skeleton is unearthed, Jane Martello is shocked to learn it’s that of her childhood friend, Natalie, who went missing twenty-five years ago. Encouraged by a therapist to recover lost memories, Jane hopes to find out what really took place when she was a child – and what happened to Natalie. But in learning the truth about hers and Natalie’s past, is Jane putting her own future at terrible risk?
‘Haunting’ Frances Fyfield, Evening Standard
Nicci French is the pseudonym for the writing partnership of journalists Nicci Gerrard and Sean French. Together they have written 13 books, including Complicit, What to do When Someone Dies and Until It’s Over.
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