The Maidens

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From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Silent Patient comes a gripping tale of psychological suspense that blends Greek mythology, murder, and obsession. Edward Fosca, a charismatic Greek Tragedy professor at Cambridge University, is suspected of murder by Mariana Andros, a troubled group therapist. Mariana is convinced of Fosca's guilt after a member of The Maidens, a secret society of female students he adores, is found dead. Having been a student at Cambridge herself, Mariana is drawn into the dark undercurrents beneath the university's beautiful façade and ancient traditions. She questions why Fosca would target a student and is intrigued by his repeated references to the rites of Persephone. As another body surfaces, Mariana's fixation on proving Fosca's guilt intensifies, jeopardizing her credibility and personal relationships. Determined to unearth the truth, Mariana risks everything, including her own life, in her quest to stop the killer.