The story of a ghostwriter and one particular memoir, that of a former Prime Minister of Great Britain. I read the novel without considering the historical allegory, and enjoyed it. It was also made into a movie, which I have not seen.

Early on the two names Rhinehart (publisher and owner of the estate) and Rycart (disgruntled former cabinet aide) refused to keep place in my short term memory, which was irritating. Other than that, the story was well done, and the ending in particular was quite memorable.

Having now read more on wikipedia, I am intrigued, and should discuss with my anglophilic friends just how close this was to the true situation. I also look forward to watching the film, retitled "The Ghost Writer".