The Unspeakable Acts of Zina Pavlou

Name: The Unspeakable Acts of Zina Pavlou
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781837930340
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The dark and addictive 2023 BBC Between the Covers Book Club pick that's inspired by true-crime events

By Eleni Kyriacou

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Summary

In The Unspeakable Acts of Zina Pavlou by Eleni Kyriacou, readers delve into the life of Zina, a woman entangled in a web of crime and dark secrets within a city notorious for its underworld activity. As Zina navigates through danger and deception, she finds herself driven by an urgent quest for truth and justice. This gripping tale explores themes of loyalty and survival in a world where trust is scarce and every decision carries weight.
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Format: Hardback

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You might enjoy this gripping crime and thriller if you are intrigued by psychological suspense and complex characters. The storyline unravels with unexpected twists, offering a thrilling exploration of moral dilemmas and unsettling truths. Perfect for readers who relish in tension and dark mysteries.

The Unspeakable Acts of Zina Pavlou

Inspired by a true story, The Unspeakable Acts of Zina Pavlou is a historical crime novel set in the Greek diaspora of 1950s London about a woman accused of murder and the translator working on her trial.

Inspired by a true story, The Unspeakable Acts of Zina Pavlou is a historical crime novel set in the Greek diaspora of 1950s London about a woman accused of murder and the translator working on her trial.

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'Tense. Moving. Morally complex. Zina Pavlou is wholly unforgettable.' Rachel Rhys

They say she's a murderer. She says nothing.

London, 1954.

Eva Georgiou has just returned from her shift at the glamorous Café de Paris, when she’s summoned to her second job: Greek interpreter for the Metropolitan Police. There, she is tasked with representing Zina Pavlou, a Cypriot woman who has been accused of the brutal murder of her daughter-in-law who has been bludgeoned, strangled, and then set alight.

Eva gets to work as Zina’s translator, but her concern grows that the case may be more complicated than it seems. Then Zina changes everything when she reveals she’s been accused of murder once before, years ago in Cyprus.

While Eva’s obsession with the case deepens, so does her bond with Zina. And soon she will discover that when you lend your voice to an accused murderer, it comes at a devastating cost.

A compelling historical crime novel set in the Greek diaspora of 1950s London – that's inspired by a true story – The Unspeakable Acts of Zina Pavlou is perfect for fans of Sara Collins, Eve Chase, and Jessie Burton.

Praise for The Unspeakable Acts of Zina Pavlou:

'A brilliantly crafted story of two women... and an absolute page-turner.' Louise Hare

'Prepare to become obsessed with Zina Pavlou!' Louise Mumford

'You know those books where you read a bit and then you have to stop to do life stuff but the characters are still in your head and you can’t wait to get back to it? This is one of those.' Frances Quinn

'A gripping true-crime drama... Kyriacou’s complex, perceptive and moving narrative brings these devastating events vividly to life.' Philippa East

'Storytelling of the highest order... Really powerful.' Leonora Nattrass

‘Eleni Kyriacou is a writer of immense talent... A captivating and important story written by an author at the top of her game.’ Victoria Dowd

'Glamour and grime in perfect proportion to produce a gripping thriller.' Trevor Wood

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Reviews highlight that The Unspeakable Acts of Zina Pavlou by Eleni Kyriacou is a compelling and atmospheric crime thriller set in 1950s London. The novel intricately portrays the immigrant experience while weaving a gripping narrative around a true crime case, featuring complex and memorable characters. Readers praise the book for its immersive storytelling, evocative depiction of postwar London, and its examination of societal norms and prejudices of the era.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781837930340

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 09 November 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Head of Zeus -- an Aries Book

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 148.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 384

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About the Author

Eleni Kyriacou is an award-winning editor and journalist. Her writing has appeared in the Guardian, the Observer, Grazia, and Red, among others. She’s the daughter of Greek Cypriot immigrant parents, and her debut novel, She Came To Stay, was published in 2020. Her latest novel, The Unspeakable Acts of Zina Pavlou, is inspired by the true-crime story of the penultimate woman to be executed in Britain.