59 pages • 1 hour read
Anna O
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Summary and Study Guide
Overview
Anna O by Matthew Blake is a psychological thriller that follows Dr. Benedict Prince, a forensic psychologist, as he attempts to awaken Anna Ogilvy, a young journalist known as “Sleeping Beauty,” who allegedly murdered two people while sleepwalking. Driven by a government mandate to have Anna stand trial, Dr. Prince uses sensory stimulation therapy to delve into her subconscious and uncover the truth behind the murders. Through working with Anna, Ben is thrown into decades-old mysteries that put him and his family at risk.
This study guide refers to the 2024 Kindle eBook edition published by MJB Media Ltd.
Content Warning: The source material features discussions of psychosomatic disorders, trauma, and death by suicide.
Plot Summary
Dr. Benedict “Ben” Prince, a forensic psychologist, works at the Abbey Sleep Clinic in London. He’s divorced from Clara, who works in law enforcement. Clara had an affair with someone labeled “HOSPITAL” on her phone. Ben and Clara have a young daughter named Kitty. Late one night, Ben receives a call to come into the Abbey. He arrives to find his boss, Professor Virginia Bloom, and Stephen Donnelly from the justice department.
Donnelly asks Ben about his latest article on theories to cure resignation syndrome.
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