The Maiden by Kate Foster

The Maiden

Kate Foster

384 pages first pub 2023 (editions) user-added

fiction historical

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 31 reviews

Moods

dark 82%
emotional 82%
mysterious 78%
tense 69%
sad 56%
challenging 30%
adventurous 26%
reflective 26%
informative 13%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 4%

Pace

medium 73%
slow 13%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Character: 33% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 16% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 16%

Average rating

4.28

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