"NO(I)SE DROP," a novel by Virginie Doret, is set in the bustling city of Chicago. When Stephanie, a patient shrouded in enigma, arrives, St. Croix Institute becomes the epicenter of a medical mystery. Dr. Myriam, the head of the institution, grappling with Stephanie's baffling condition, seeks the expertise of Dr. Olivia Grunnman, a psychiatrist known for her sharp intellect. Olivia's quest drops her into a maze of confusing questions as Stephanie's history surfaces—a traumatic car accident, a life-changing memory loss, and a scandalous affair with a previous employee. As Olivia determinedly moves ahead to peel the layers of Stephanie's existence, she faces the mysteries of the human psyche, the darkness of misconduct, and the weakness of memory. With every discovery, the stakes rise, and Olivia's quest for answers grows stronger. She comes to face shocking revelations that threaten everything they believe they know about Stephanie's illness and what made her into the person she is today.