Description
Remember Me is a suspense novel by renowned American author Mary Higgins Clark , originally published in 1994. This paperback edition was published by Plaza & Janés in 1995 , with 274 pages .
Synopsis:
The protagonist is Menley Nichols , a children's book author who has never been able to overcome the guilt over the accidental death of her two-year-old son, Bobby , in a tragic accident. This event has brought her marriage to Adam , a brilliant criminal lawyer, to the brink of collapse.
The couple decides to give their relationship another chance after the birth of their daughter Hannah . Convinced that a change of scenery will help them, they rent a house in Cape Cod , a quiet place on the coast that promises them the peace they so desperately need.
However, the house they choose, known as "Remember House," an old 18th-century manor with a dark past, is far from the refuge they expected. Strange incidents begin to occur there, forcing Menley to relive the night he lost his son over and over again. Soon, he begins to fear for the safety of his young daughter, Hannah.
Meanwhile, Adam agrees to defend Scott Covey , a young man accused of drowning his wealthy wife. As the investigation progresses, both storylines—the legend surrounding the old house and the criminal case Adam is defending—begin to intertwine, drawing the family into a sinister conspiracy that threatens to destroy their marriage, their sanity, and their daughter's life.
Characteristics:
Genre: Suspense novel / Psychological thriller / Mystery.
Format: Softcover (Brossura) [your entry].
Length: 274 pages [your entry].
Original title: Remember Me .
Original publication year: 1994.
Themes: Maternal guilt, psychological suspense, secrets of the past, marriage, child danger, historical setting (Cape Cod).
About the author:
Mary Higgins Clark (New York, 1927 – Florida, 2020) is considered one of the world's leading authors of thrillers. A widow with five children, she began writing to support her family and achieved success with her first novel, Where Are the Children? (1975). Throughout her career, she published more than 40 novels, many of them international bestsellers, and received numerous awards, including the Grand Prix de Littérature from France.
Key fact:
Remember Me marks Mary Higgins Clark's return to Cape Cod , the same setting she used in her bestselling debut novel , Where Are the Children?. The book was a commercial success, reaching the top of The New York Times bestseller list, and was adapted for television in 1995 starring Kelly McGillis. The novel is notable for combining an atmosphere of mystery inspired by the best traditions of Daphne du Maurier with the author's characteristic style, focused on the dangers that lurk for children.