The Maiden by Kate Foster

The Maiden

Kate Foster with Paula Masterton (Narrator), Samara MacLaren (Narrator), Angus King (Narrator)

11 hours, 44 minutes • first pub 2023 (editions) user-added

fiction historical mystery dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

Description

'A masterpiece. A thrilling historical murder tale but so much more. Vivid, evocative and full of humanity' - Janice Hallett, bestselling author of The Appeal and The Twyford CodeInspired by a real-life case and winner of the Bloody Scotland Pitch...

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Community Reviews Summary of 108 reviews

Moods

dark 81%
emotional 66%
mysterious 65%
sad 55%
tense 51%
reflective 25%
challenging 23%
adventurous 21%
informative 11%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 76%
slow 13%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Character: 38% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 62% | No: 18% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 10%

Average rating

4.2

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