The Maidens

Description

Title: The Maidens
Author: Alex Michaelides
Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Format: Paperback
Language: English
ISBN-13: 9781409181682

The Maidens by Alex Michaelides, bestselling author of The Silent Patient, is a gripping psychological thriller set within the mysterious and prestigious world of Cambridge University.

The story follows Mariana Andros, a therapist who becomes personally involved in a shocking murder investigation after the brutal killing of one of her niece’s friends. Convinced that the charismatic and enigmatic professor Edward Fosca is responsible, Mariana begins her own investigation.

Fosca leads a secret group of female students known as “The Maidens,” whose exclusive circle and strange rituals raise Mariana’s suspicions. As she digs deeper into the case, she becomes increasingly obsessed with uncovering the truth.

However, the more she investigates, the more complex and dangerous the mystery becomes. Dark secrets, hidden motives, and psychological manipulation slowly come to light.

Blending Greek mythology, academic intrigue, and psychological suspense, The Maidens delivers a tense and atmospheric story filled with unexpected twists.

Perfect for readers who enjoy psychological thrillers, dark academia fiction, and suspenseful mystery novels.