The Maidens

We all keep secrets. Even from ourselves.
A thrilling, heart-in-throat rideSTEPHEN FRY
An absolute jaw-dropperLUCY FOLEY
Elegant, sinister, stylishCHRIS WHITAKER
Grips from start to finishHARRIET TYCE

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YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN THE MAIDENS.

The Maidens are Cambridge Universitys 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 universitys 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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Theres definitely a flavour of The Secret History to Alex Michaelidess 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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