The Maidens Free Audiobook Download by Alex Michaelides


"When the Greek army arrived on the shores of Cyprus, they found an extraordinary sight. A fleet of ships manned by an army of women, under the command of Aphrodite herself. The Greeks promptly fell in love with these she-muses and made them Athens's allies."

You may have heard the author's name if you are into Greek Mythology. This book tells the story of the three goddesses, Artemis, Athena and Persephone, who were eventually transformed into three maidens by Zeus to give them a mortal life. They appeared in human form and lived in what is now known as the Kingdom of Ionia. When Zeus met them he fell in love with Athena and she became pregnant with his son Desiré. By this time they had been living in Ionia for 12 years but one day arrived a man that demanded that they hand over their power and flee from Ionia immediately or else be forced to return to their old lives. Even though the man seemed like an ordinary mortal, these three goddesses knew

The Maidens by Alex Michaelides is an epic historical novel about four Greek sisters in the late 1800s. The novel is narrated by two different narrators. Kobna Holdbrook-Smith does the narration for 'Aphrodite', Artemis, and Ariadne of the book, while Louise Brealey does the narration for Demeter, Persephone and Atalanta.

This is a book written by Alex Michaelides and filed under the category of Historical Fiction. It is set in Ancient Greece and is about three women who have been forced to either become a priestess or face death. Their decision to follow their beliefs will have major consequences for their families and for the future of their country.

It was written by Alex Michaelides and was put on audio in 2017 by Kobna Holdbrook-Smith and Louise Brealey. The main character is a woman who has been kidnapped by a group of people called the Maidens who have undertaken to keep their existence secret.

The Maidens, a historical novel about ancient Greek myths, tells the story of three sisters: Arachne, Pandora and Semele. They become mortal beings after their father's death and the intervention of Bacchus. As mortals, they go through their own struggles to find love.

Published Date 2021-06-15
Duration 9 hours 19 minutes
Author Alex Michaelides
Narrated Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Louise Brealey
Reviews
(89 Reviews)
Abridged No
Is It Free? 30-days Free
Category Mystery, Thriller & Horror
Parent Category Suspense

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