Secret Smile. Poster of the 2005 TV series and cover of the 2003 book
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Secret Smile
Nicci French, 2003
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Christopher Menaul, 2005

Brendan Block, a charming individual, enters into a committed relationship with Miranda Cotton. However, Miranda abruptly ends the relationship, accusing Brendan of violating her privacy. Shortly after, Brendan becomes engaged to Miranda’s sister and is embraced as the perfect future son-in-law by everyone else. From that point forward, a series of unfortunate events befall Miranda’s loved ones.


Without You. Poster of the 2011 TV series and cover of the 2008 book, What to do When Someone Dies
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What to do When Someone Dies
Nicci French, 2008
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Tim Fywell, 2011-2012

Ellie experiences a devastating loss when her cherished husband tragically dies in a car accident. Adding to the mystery, there was another woman in the car who also perished. As Ellie grapples with grief, questions arise: Who was this woman? Was her husband having an affair? And was the accident truly an accident?


Beneath the Skin. Poster of the 2005 movie and cover of the 1997 book
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Beneath the Skin
Nicci French, 1997
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Sarah Harding, 2005

In this gripping British thriller, a series of murders unfolds in West London, targeting three women. As the lives of these women hang in the balance and the body count rises, a dedicated police team, led by the formidable Phyllis Logan, races against time to apprehend the elusive killer.


The Safe House. Poster of the 2002 movie and cover of the 1998 book
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The Safe House
Nicci French, 1998
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Simon Massey, 2002

After witnessing the brutal murder of her parents, Finn, their sole surviving daughter, is left injured and traumatized. Seeking safety, she is placed under the care of Dr. Sam Graham, a trauma psychologist, at a secluded residence. As Finn starts to heal, a suspicious death occurs involving the cleaner who initially found the murdered couple.


Het geheugenspel. Poster of the 2023 movie and cover of the 1997 book, The Memory Game
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The Memory Game
Nicci French, 1997
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Lien Willaert, Jan Verheyen, 2023

Nathalie’s remains, missing for a quarter-century, are discovered on the Deridder family property, unveiling a concealed crime that had long remained hidden. As hidden truths come to light, the present becomes overshadowed by the weight of the past.


Killing Me Softly. Poster of the 2002 movie and cover of the 1999 book
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Killing Me Softly
Nicci French, 1999
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Kaige Chen, 2002

In London, Alice, an American expatriate, encounters Adam, a captivating adventurer, leading her to venture beyond her ordinary and secure existence in pursuit of a passionate affair that ignites exhilaration and bliss. However, as Adam’s enigmatic and tumultuous history gradually emerges, Alice delves into the mysteries surrounding him, discovering a connection between his past and a potential future marred by murder.