The Maidens are Cambridge University's most exclusive society, whose members are selected by the charismatic professor of Greek tragedy, Edward Fosca. A secretive set of the brightest, most captivating students. When one of the Maidens is murdered, grieving young therapist Mariana Andros is drawn back to the idyllic campus where she was once herself a student.

Because beneath the university's ancient traditions and beauty is a web of secrets, jealousy and lies. And when the killer threatens the person she loves most, Mariana will give anything to stop them - even her own life...

'There's definitely a flavour of The Secret History to Alex Michaelides's second novel ... The Maidens is a compelling read, and delivers its Hellenic thrills in style.' Sunday Telegraph

'A book which screams 'make me into a TV series' ...his writing, especially his characterisation, possesses a unique sparkle and more promise than most other writers.' Daily Mail

'How do you go about following one of the biggest thrillers of the past decade? You write something even better.' Chris Whitaker, bestselling author of We Begin At the End