The Strange Case of Jane O.
05 March 2026Imprint: Manilla Press
Synopsis
'Moving and unexpected' Guardian
'An extraordinary book' Daily Mail
'Heart-expanding . . . inquisitive, brilliantly-crafted' Florence Knapp, bestselling author of The Names
WHAT IF YOU COULD REMEMBER EVERYTHING, EXCEPT THE DAY YOU DISAPPEARED?
A young woman, Jane O., arrives in Dr Henry Byrd's office having suffered a series of worrying episodes: amnesia, premonitions and an inexplicable sense of dread. But as Dr Byrd struggles to solve the mystery of what is happening in Jane's mind, she suddenly goes missing. When she is found a day later, unconscious in a park, she has no memory of what has happened to her.
The astonishing case of Jane O. will lead Dr Byrd to question everything he once thought he knew . . .
Captivating and beautifully written, The Strange Case of Jane O. is a speculative mystery about memory, fate and the unexplained mysteries of the human mind.
'An extraordinary book' Daily Mail
'Heart-expanding . . . inquisitive, brilliantly-crafted' Florence Knapp, bestselling author of The Names
WHAT IF YOU COULD REMEMBER EVERYTHING, EXCEPT THE DAY YOU DISAPPEARED?
A young woman, Jane O., arrives in Dr Henry Byrd's office having suffered a series of worrying episodes: amnesia, premonitions and an inexplicable sense of dread. But as Dr Byrd struggles to solve the mystery of what is happening in Jane's mind, she suddenly goes missing. When she is found a day later, unconscious in a park, she has no memory of what has happened to her.
The astonishing case of Jane O. will lead Dr Byrd to question everything he once thought he knew . . .
Captivating and beautifully written, The Strange Case of Jane O. is a speculative mystery about memory, fate and the unexplained mysteries of the human mind.
Details
05 March 2026
9781786585066Imprint: Manilla Press
Reviews
An extraordinary book. The author takes familiar psychological thriller tropes and throws them up in the air to produce something truly original . . . The flawless storytelling is shared by Jane and Dr Byrd, and produces a narrative that successfully operates on several levels - simultaneously asking questions about the nature of being alive while still being a good old-fashioned page-turner.
Both moving and unexpected . . . An unusual, involving read. Jane's case is strange indeed; more than that, it lingers in the mind.
A mesmerizing tale about the mysteries of the brain, the limits of rationality and the magic of love.
The Strange Case of Jane O. is a brilliant and unforgettable novel, at once a metaphysical thriller, a psychological mystery, and a profound love story-a book for every haunted heart. I couldn't put it down.
