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The Maidens is a psychological thriller by Alex Michaelides, published in 2021. The story follows Mariana Andros, a group therapist who becomes involved in an investigation after a student is murdered at Cambridge University. Suspicion falls on Edward Fosca, a charismatic classics professor whose close relationship with a circle of female students, known as the Maidens, becomes central to the case.
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How good is The Maidens?
The Maidens scores 5.88/10 (Mediocre) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Detective Novel category. Commercially popular thriller with Cambridge setting, but critical and reader reception often fault twists and plausibility.
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Is The Maidens worth it in 2026?
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