The Maidens

The Maidens

by Alex Michaelides
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date: 10/06/2021

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We all keep secrets. Even from ourselves.


'A thrilling, heart-in-throat ride' STEPHEN FRY

'An absolute jaw-dropper' LUCY FOLEY

'Elegant, sinister, stylish' CHRIS WHITAKER

'Grips from start to finish' HARRIET TYCE


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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...


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'There's definitely a flavour of The Secret History to Alex Michaelides's second novel ... The Maidens is a compelling read, and delivers its Hellenic thrills in style.' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH


'A book which screams 'make me into a TV series' ... his writing, especially his characterisation, possesses a unique sparkle and more promise than most other writers.' DAILY MAIL


'Nothing short of genius.' WOMAN & HOME


'How do you go about following one of the biggest thrillers of the past decade? You write something even better.' CHRIS WHITAKER, bestselling author of WE BEGIN AT THE END


'Grips from intriguing start to horrifying finish ... A brilliant achievement.'

HARRIET TYCE


'A page-turner of the first order'

DAVID BALDACCI


'The greatest campus novel since The Secret History by Donna Tartt ... with a climatic twist that you will NEVER see coming.'

TONY PARSONS


'A stunning psychological thriller ... Michaelides is on a roll.'

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ISBN:
9781409181699
9781409181699
Category:
Thriller / suspense
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
10-06-2021
Language:
English
Publisher:
Orion
Alex Michaelides

Alex Michaelides read English at Cambridge University and screenwriting at the American Film Institute. He wrote the film Devil You Know starring Rosamund Pike, and co-wrote The Con is On. His debut novel, The Silent Patient, is also being developed into a major motion picture, and has been sold in thirty-nine territories worldwide. Born in Cyprus to a Greek-Cypriot father and English mother, Michaelides now lives in London, England.

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