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Author: Alex Michaelides

Edward Fosca is a murderer. Marianna is certain of this. However, no one can touch him. Handsome and charming, Fosca teaches ancient tragedy at the University of Cambridge and is adored by both his...

Edward Fosca is a murderer. Marianna is certain of this. However, no one can touch him. Handsome and charming, Fosca teaches ancient tragedy at the University of Cambridge and is adored by both his staff and students—especially by the members of a closed group of favored female students known as the Maidens.

Marianna is a brilliant yet sorrowful psychologist...

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  • Release 6/2021
  • Pages Pages 448
  • Cover Cover Soft
  • Translation Translation Kleiri Papamichail
  • Publisher Publisher Dioptra
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Edward Fosca is a murderer. Marianna is certain of this. However, no one can touch him. Handsome and charming, Fosca teaches ancient tragedy at the University of Cambridge and is adored by both his staff and students—especially by the members of a closed group of favored female students known as the Maidens.

Marianna is a brilliant yet sorrowful psychologist who becomes obsessed with the Maidens when one of their members—a friend of her niece, Zoe—is found murdered in Cambridge. Having been a student at this university herself in the past, she soon suspects that behind the idyllic beauty of the medieval buildings and ancient traditions lies something threatening.

And she is convinced that, despite his alibi, Edward Fosca is guilty of the murder. But why would he target one of his students? And how is his obsession with the Eleusinian Mysteries and Persephone’s journey—the Maiden—to the Underworld justified? When another body is discovered, Marianna's obsession to prove Fosca's guilt spirals out of control, threatening to destroy both her credibility and her closest relationships.

Yet, she is determined to stop this murderer, even if it costs her everything. Even her life...

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Author
Alex Michaelides
Publisher
Dioptra
Original Title
The maidens
Type
Crime
Cover
Soft
Number of Pages
448
Release Date
6/2021
Publication Date
2021
Dimensions
14x20.5 cm
ISBN-13
9789606533310

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  • A very nice book that had a nice, fast, and clever plot that kept you in suspense throughout. However, at the end, it disappointed me a little because it connected to the author's other book that I haven't read. Overall, very good.

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    A relatively good book in the footsteps of the silent patient. However, I found it more hasty and rushed. The twist at the end I think touched the limit of the excessive and perhaps exceeded it. Nice descriptions without being tiring, it can be comfortably read in 1-2 days pleasantly.

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    Very mediocre. No comparison to its predecessor, the silent patient. Quite boring, depressing. Without any surprises. I understood the ending from the middle of the book.

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  • ioannaisi
    5
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    Simply EXCELLENT! Personally, I liked it much more than the silent patient. It keeps you alert throughout the reading and you can't put it down. As for the ending, it is definitely disruptive and unpredictable. I highly recommend it!

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  • Konstantina_Romanea
    4
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    Very nice book, provocative and flows quickly, you don't expect the ending! However, I believe it didn't reach the masterpiece "The Silent Patient"

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    one of the best .. this and the silent patient just perfect

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    Excellent and with a surprising ending. I found it better than the silent patient!

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    1 out of 2 members found this review helpful

    All of Alex's books are perfect. They take your breath away. And this book was awesome!

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    Excellent book! Incredible ending!

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    • Was it easy to read?
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    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
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    • I liked the writing style in some parts
    • I might read a book by the same author
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    • Paper quality
    • Was it relatively easy to read?
    • Was it relatively interesting?
    • I liked the writing style in some parts
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    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
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    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
    • I liked the writing style in some parts
  • I found it incredibly boring. I can't say I liked it. Ok, there was a twist at the end but that's about it.

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  • A very nice book that had a nice, fast, and clever plot that kept you in suspense throughout. However, at the end, it disappointed me a little because it connected to the author's other book that I haven't read. Overall, very good.

    Translated from Greek ·
    0
  • A relatively good book in the footsteps of the silent patient. However, I found it more hasty and rushed. The twist at the end I think touched the limit of the excessive and perhaps exceeded it. Nice descriptions without being tiring, it can be comfortably read in 1-2 days pleasantly.

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Edward Fosca is a murderer. Marianna is certain of this. However, no one can touch him. Handsome and charming, Fosca teaches ancient tragedy at the University of Cambridge and is adored by both his staff and students—especially by the members of a closed group of favored female students known as the Maidens.

Marianna is a brilliant yet sorrowful psychologist who becomes obsessed with the Maidens when one of their members—a friend of her niece, Zoe—is found murdered in Cambridge. Having been a student at this university herself in the past, she soon suspects that behind the idyllic beauty of the medieval buildings and ancient traditions lies something threatening.

And she is convinced that, despite his alibi, Edward Fosca is guilty of the murder. But why would he target one of his students? And how is his obsession with the Eleusinian Mysteries and Persephone’s journey—the Maiden—to the Underworld justified? When another body is discovered, Marianna's obsession to prove Fosca's guilt spirals out of control, threatening to destroy both her credibility and her closest relationships.

Yet, she is determined to stop this murderer, even if it costs her everything. Even her life...

Manufacturer

Author
Alex Michaelides
Publisher
Dioptra
Original Title
The maidens
Type
Crime
Cover
Soft
Number of Pages
448
Release Date
6/2021
Publication Date
2021
Dimensions
14x20.5 cm
ISBN-13
9789606533310

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

Reviews (24)

  1. 12
  2. 5
  3. 4
  4. 3
  5. 1 star
    0
Review this product
  • Was it easy to read?
  • I would read a book by the same author
  • I would recommend it for reading
  • Paper quality
  • Was it interesting enough?
  • I liked the writing style
  • I found it incredibly boring. I can't say I liked it. Ok, there was a twist at the end but that's about it.

    Translated from Greek ·
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • A very nice book that had a nice, fast, and clever plot that kept you in suspense throughout. However, at the end, it disappointed me a little because it connected to the author's other book that I haven't read. Overall, very good.

    Translated from Greek ·
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • MaLaMaTiNaS

    Verified purchase

    A relatively good book in the footsteps of the silent patient. However, I found it more hasty and rushed. The twist at the end I think touched the limit of the excessive and perhaps exceeded it. Nice descriptions without being tiring, it can be comfortably read in 1-2 days pleasantly.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
    • Paper quality
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Argirisi20N
    3
    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

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    Very mediocre. No comparison to its predecessor, the silent patient. Quite boring, depressing. Without any surprises. I understood the ending from the middle of the book.

    Translated from Greek ·
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • ioannaisi
    5
    1 out of 2 members found this review helpful

    Simply EXCELLENT! Personally, I liked it much more than the silent patient. It keeps you alert throughout the reading and you can't put it down. As for the ending, it is definitely disruptive and unpredictable. I highly recommend it!

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Konstantina_Romanea
    4
    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

    Very nice book, provocative and flows quickly, you don't expect the ending! However, I believe it didn't reach the masterpiece "The Silent Patient"

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • 5
    0 out of 1 members found this review helpful

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    one of the best .. this and the silent patient just perfect

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • 5
    0 out of 1 members found this review helpful

    Excellent and with a surprising ending. I found it better than the silent patient!

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • 5
    1 out of 2 members found this review helpful

    All of Alex's books are perfect. They take your breath away. And this book was awesome!

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Verified purchase

    Excellent book! Incredible ending!

    Translated from Greek ·
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  • Verified purchase

  • Verified purchase

    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
    • Was it easy to read?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
    • Was it relatively interesting?
  • Verified purchase

    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it relatively interesting?
    • I liked the writing style in some parts
    • I might read a book by the same author
    • I might recommend it for reading
  • Verified purchase

    • Paper quality
    • Was it relatively easy to read?
    • Was it relatively interesting?
    • I liked the writing style in some parts
  • Verified purchase

    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
  • Verified purchase

    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
    • I liked the writing style in some parts
  • I found it incredibly boring. I can't say I liked it. Ok, there was a twist at the end but that's about it.

    Translated from Greek ·
    0
  • A very nice book that had a nice, fast, and clever plot that kept you in suspense throughout. However, at the end, it disappointed me a little because it connected to the author's other book that I haven't read. Overall, very good.

    Translated from Greek ·
    0
  • A relatively good book in the footsteps of the silent patient. However, I found it more hasty and rushed. The twist at the end I think touched the limit of the excessive and perhaps exceeded it. Nice descriptions without being tiring, it can be comfortably read in 1-2 days pleasantly.

    Translated from Greek ·
    0
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