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The Maidens

Pages
352
Published
2021
Language
English

Synopsis

Mariana is convinced that Edward Fosca, a charismatic Cambridge professor, is a murderer. Despite his popularity and a seemingly solid alibi, Mariana's suspicions grow when one of his students is found dead. As another body surfaces, Mariana's obsession with uncovering the truth threatens to unravel her life, but she's determined to expose Fosca, no matter the cost.

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About the author

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Alex Michaelides

Alex Michaelides is a British Cypriot author and screenwriter, born in Cyprus in 1977 to a Greek Cypriot father and an English mother. He holds an M.A. in English Literature from Trinity College, Cambridge, and an M.A. in Screenwriting from the American Film Institute. Before writing fiction he studied psychotherapy and worked at an adolescent mental health unit, experience that shaped his debut novel. His first novel, The Silent Patient (2019), became a global bestseller, followed by The Maiden...

Characters

Mariana AndrosProtagonist
Edward FoscaAntagonist
ZoeSupporting
All characters in The Maidens

Frequently asked questions

  • Is The Maidens connected to The Silent Patient?

    The Maidens features a character from Alex Michaelides's previous novel, The Silent Patient, creating a shared universe between the two thrillers. While it can be read as a standalone, readers familiar with the author's earlier work will recognize the returning character.

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