The Maidens
by Alex Michaelides
Taste attributes: thrillerpsychologicalmysterycrimemyth/fairytalefresh & originalunsavouryheavyintricateenclosedsolving the riddle/not as it seemstroubled leadsinjustice/tragedy/vengeance
Boxlist takeUnsavoury and intricate: a heavy thriller. Best if you like edge over warmth.
Pace: balanced · Originality: balanced · Tone: very dark · Weight: heavy · Realism: balanced · Story: intricate · Structure: balanced · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
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2.8 / 5
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About This Book
"Edward Fosca is a murderer. Of this Mariana is certain. But Fosca is untouchable. A handsome and charismatic Greek tragedy professor at Cambridge University, Fosca is adored by staff and students alike-particularly by the members of a secret society of female students known as The Maidens.
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- Alex Michaelides
- Published
- 2021
- Pages
- 337
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