
The Maiden By Kate Foster
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The Story
The Maiden is a critically acclaimed, award-winning novel (longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction 2024) that breathes life into the chilling true story of Lady Christian Nimmo. Kate Foster expertly reconstructs the stench, politics, and brutal reality of 17th-century Edinburgh, using the murder of the debauched Laird James Forrester as the catalyst for a deep exploration of female survival. The tension is palpable, with the threat of "The Maiden"—the guillotine-like execution device—hanging over the entire trial.
This compelling Kate Foster feminist historical mystery explores:
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17th Century Scotland Novel
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Dual Perspective Thriller
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Feminist Revisionist Twist
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Lady Christian Nimmo True Story
An essential read for fans of historical fiction, mystery, and novels that offer a bold, modern, and empathetic look at women's lives in the past.
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