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The Maidens

By: Alex Michaelides
Narrated by: Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Louise Brealey
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We all keep secrets. Even from ourselves.

YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN THE MAIDENS.

The Maidens are Cambridge University's most exclusive society, whose members are selected by the charismatic professor of Greek tragedy, Edward Fosca.

A SECRETIVE SET OF THE BRIGHTEST, MOST CAPTIVATING STUDENTS.

When one of the Maidens is murdered, grieving young therapist Mariana Andros is drawn back to the idyllic campus where she was once herself a student.

THE GROUP FROM WHICH EACH VICTIM WILL BE CHOSEN.

Because beneath the university's ancient traditions and beauty is a web of secrets, jealousy and lies. And when the killer threatens the person she loves most, Mariana will give anything to stop them - even her own life...

From the #1 global bestselling author of The Silent Patient comes a spellbinding tale of psychological suspense, weaving together Greek mythology, murder, and obsession...

©2021 Alex Michaelides (P)2021 Orion Publishing Group Psychological Suspense Thriller & Suspense Student Fiction Mystery Greek Mythology Ancient Greece

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Critic reviews

"A thrilling, heart-in-throat ride." (Stephen Fry)

"An absolute jaw-dropper." (Lucy Foley)

"Elegant, sinister, stylish." (Chris Whitaker)
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This novel is so very good, full of twists.
So beautifully written
Loved it, kept finding things to do so I could listen to the story

Brilliant

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The story was actually really compelling, with a grieving main character. Her niece seems off from the very start but you can't quite work out in what way. The investigation is good but the 'red herring' was just very annoying and predictable. Main issue is the gut punch end that left a horrible feeling in my stomach for days after.

Intriguing story, but one hell of a gut punch end

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The story is confusing and in the end an anti climax. Not as good as his previous novels

Underwhelming

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I loved this book, I loved that it intertwined with his previous work. It was intelligent and gripping until the end.

Loved it

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I enjoyed the story which was a little silly in parts but was, on the whole, engrossing. The male narrator was a dreadful ham but thankfully he didn’t have much to say so I could fast forward through his irritating delivery. The female narrator was excellent. I’ll look out for more of her work.

Brilliant female narrator and a compelling story

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This is a great page turning book. Lots of red herrings and a brilliant twist at the end I genuinely did not see coming.
Highly recommend

Fabulous

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amazing gripping story right from the beginning.
I fell in love with this author and his writing style

Gripping story

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Really difficult to buy into the likelihood of this well crafted plot. The voice of Louise Brealey conjured up a rather dull woman although the American accent she gave the main male protagonist was good. The book did have me guessing but not caring much.

Cleverly crafted but contrived

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A really wonderful listen! Really exciting plot with unexpected twist. I highly recommend this book!

Can't stop listening!

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Starts off great and a lot of effort is put into the character development and emotions.

However, like a great deal of my recent books, it seems to lose confidence and feels the need to pile in ridiculous storylines that takeaway the reality. So the story ends up like an episode of Midsomer Murders. Disappointing.

Gets carried away

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