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Myth-laden Cambridge murder mystery.

If you enjoyed 'The Secret History' by Donna Tartt, diving into "The Maidens" might feel like returning to a familiar realm with a fresh, sinister twist. Alex Michaelides weaves Greek mythology into a taut psychological thriller set within the hallowed halls of Cambridge. His refined blend of suspense and erudition will keep you guessing, as he masterfully manipulates every thread of narrative to lead you through a labyrinth of secrets and deception. It's a story that captures the mind and grips the heart until its breathtaking climax.

  • Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Mystery & Thriller (2021)
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The Maidens

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ISBN: 9781409181682
Authors: Alex Michaelides
Publisher: HACHETTE
Date of Publication: 2022-05-19
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Contemporary, Mystery/Crime/Thriller
Related Topics: Crime, Thriller, Mystery, Suspense
Goodreads rating: 3.62
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Edward Fosca is a murderer. Of this Mariana is certain. But Fosca is untouchable. A handsome and charismatic Greek Tragedy professor at Cambridge University, Fosca is adored by staff and students alike—particularly by the members of a secret society of female students known as The Maidens. Mariana Andros is a brilliant but troubled group therapist who becomes fixated on The Maidens when one member, a friend of Mariana’s niece Zoe, is found murdered in Cambridge. Mariana, who was once herself a student at the university, quickly suspects that behind the idyllic beauty of the spires and turrets, and beneath the ancient traditions, lies something sinister. And she becomes convinced that, despite his alibi, Edward Fosca is guilty of the murder. But why would the professor target one of his students? And why does he keep returning to the rites of Persephone, the maiden, and her journey to the underworld? When another body is found, Mariana’s obsession with proving Fosca’s guilt spirals out of control, threatening to destroy her credibility as well as her closest relationships. But Mariana is determined to stop this killer, even if it costs her everything—including her own life.
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Myth-laden Cambridge murder mystery.

If you enjoyed 'The Secret History' by Donna Tartt, diving into "The Maidens" might feel like returning to a familiar realm with a fresh, sinister twist. Alex Michaelides weaves Greek mythology into a taut psychological thriller set within the hallowed halls of Cambridge. His refined blend of suspense and erudition will keep you guessing, as he masterfully manipulates every thread of narrative to lead you through a labyrinth of secrets and deception. It's a story that captures the mind and grips the heart until its breathtaking climax.

  • Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Mystery & Thriller (2021)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.