We all keep secrets. Even from ourselves.

“A gripping, chilling experience” - STEPHEN FRY

“An absolutely brilliant title” - LUCY FOLEY

“Elegant, sharp, stylish” - CHRIS WHITAKER

“Keeps you interested from start to finish” - HARRIET TYCE

We invite you to join the MAIDENS. The Maidens are the most exclusive society at the University of Cambridge, whose members are selected by the charismatic professor of Greek tragedy, Edward Fosca.

A SECRET GROUP OF THE BRIGHTEST AND MOST IMPRESSIVE STUDENTS. When one of the Maidens is murdered, the mournful young therapist Mariana Andros returns to the idyllic campus where she was once a student herself.

THE GROUP FROM WHICH EVERY VICTIM WILL BE CHOSEN. Because beneath the ancient traditions and beauty of the university lies a web of secrets, jealousy, and lies. And when the killer threatens the person she loves most, Mariana will give everything to stop him—even her own life.

From the #1 global bestselling author of “The Silent Patient” comes a mesmerizing psychological thriller that combines Greek mythology, murder, and obsession.

“There is definitely a taste of ‘The Secret History’ in Alex Michaelides’ second novel... The Maidens are a compelling read and deliver their Greek enthusiasms with style.” - SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

“A book that screams ‘make me a TV series’... his writing, especially his sketches, has a unique shine and more promise than most other writers.” - DAILY MAIL

“Nothing short of genius.” - WOMAN & HOME

“How do you follow one of the greatest thrillers of the last decade? You write something even better.” - CHRIS WHITAKER, bestselling author of “WE BEGIN AT THE END”

“Holds from the interesting start to the chilling conclusion... An exceptional achievement.” - HARRIET TYCE

“A first-class page-turner” - DAVID BALDACCI

“The greatest campus novel since Donna Tartt’s ‘The Secret History’... with a climactic twist that you will NEVER see coming.” - TONY PARSONS

“An astonishing psychological thriller... Michaelides is on a roll.” - PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

Pages: 368, Year of Publication: 0531, Dimensions: 12.8x12.8cm