The Maiden by Kate Foster

The Maiden

Kate Foster

384 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction historical mystery dark emotional mysterious medium-paced
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'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 475 reviews

Moods

dark 81%
emotional 60%
mysterious 51%
sad 49%
tense 48%
reflective 25%
challenging 21%
adventurous 16%
informative 10%
funny 2%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 70%
fast 17%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Character: 24% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 19%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 52% | No: 25% | Yes: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.95

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