E. Phillips Oppenheim / EPhillips Oppenheim
This intriguing novel weaves together elements of romance, mystery, and psychological drama. The story follows a woman who, after suffering from amnesia, gradually uncovers the buried secrets of her past. As she attempts to piece together her forgotten life, she is drawn into a complex web of intrigue and danger. Oppenheim masterfully builds suspense, exploring themes of memory, identity, and the consequences of rediscovering one’s forgotten history.Edward Phillips Oppenheim (1866-1946) was the earliest writer of spy fiction as understood today, inventing the 'rogue male' school of adventure thrillers and writing over 150 novels of all sorts. A Sleeping Memory (aka, The Great Awakening, 1902) was filmed in 1917.