{"product_id":"the-unspeakable-acts-of-zina-pavlou-9781837930357","title":"The Unspeakable Acts of Zina Pavlou","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Tense. Moving. Morally complex. Zina Pavlou is wholly unforgettable.' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eRachel Rhys\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThey say she's a murderer. She says nothing.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cb\u003eLondon, 1954.\u003c\/b\u003e 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.  \u003cb\u003eA compelling historical crime novel set in the Greek diaspora of 1950s London – that's inspired by a true story – \u003ci\u003eThe Unspeakable Acts of Zina Pavlou\u003c\/i\u003e is perfect for fans of Sara Collins, Eve Chase and Jessie Burton.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e Praise for \u003ci\u003eThe Unspeakable Acts of Zina Pavlou\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e  'A brilliantly crafted story of two women... and an absolute page-turner.' \u003cb\u003eLouise Hare\u003c\/b\u003e 'Prepare to become obsessed with Zina Pavlou!' \u003cb\u003eLouise Mumford\u003c\/b\u003e '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.' \u003cb\u003eFrances Quinn\u003c\/b\u003e 'A gripping true-crime drama... Kyriacou’s complex, perceptive and moving narrative brings these devastating events vividly to life.' \u003cb\u003ePhilippa East\u003c\/b\u003e 'Storytelling of the highest order... Really powerful.' \u003cb\u003eLeonora Nattrass\u003c\/b\u003e ‘Eleni Kyriacou is a writer of immense talent... A captivating and important story written by an author at the top of her game.’ \u003cb\u003eVictoria Dowd\u003c\/b\u003e 'Glamour and grime in perfect proportion to produce a gripping thriller.' \u003cb\u003eTrevor Wood\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEleni Kyriacou has drawn such a rich cast in this enthralling and wholly original novel. Utterly compelling. * Clare Mackintosh *\u003cbr\u003eBased on a true crime, this is a brilliantly crafted story of two women, Zina the accused and Eva her translator. So evocative of 1950s London and an absolute page-turner. * Louise Hare, author of This Lovely City *\u003cbr\u003eImmersive, gripping, authentic: the kind of historical fiction that has the reader looking up from the page, astonished to find themselves in the 21st Century. Zina will stay with me for a long, long time. * Erin Kelly, author of He Said\/She Said *\u003cbr\u003eImpressive . . . [Kyriacou’s] evocation of postwar London and the benighted attitudes of its citizens is \u003cb\u003eworthy of Sarah Waters\u003c\/b\u003e * The Times *\u003cbr\u003eThe grime and glamour of 1950s London comes to life in this atmospheric and gripping novel . . . Speaks so movingly about the experience of being an immigrant * Red, Best Books of November *\u003cbr\u003eA complex and fascinating portrait of the immigrant experience in postwar Britain, and a tragic and compelling tale * The Guardian *\u003cbr\u003eA poignant study of the relationship between the two women * The Sunday TImes *\u003cbr\u003eTense. Moving. Morally complex. Zina Pavlou is part monster, part victim and wholly unforgettable. * Rachel Rhys, author of Dangerous Crossing *\u003cbr\u003eA hugely powerful book. Beautifully written characters and a gripping story that’s at times agonisingly tense, at others deeply moving. You’ll be thinking about this book for weeks after you finish reading. Easily one of the best books you’ll read this year. * Emma Christie, author of The Silent Daughter *\u003cbr\u003eA masterclass on writing character – Zina and Eva will stay with me a long, long time . . . I found the book impossible to put down. * Louise Fein, author of People Like Us *\u003cbr\u003e'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 and it’s brilliant.' * Frances Quinn, author of The Smallest Man *\u003cbr\u003eAn incredibly powerful story of two women and the tragedy that destroys them both. Chilling, gripping and a story that stayed with me long after I’d finished the book. * Nikki Smith, author of All In Her Head *\u003cbr\u003eA gripping true-crime drama . . . Kyriacou’s complex, perceptive and moving narrative brings these devastating events vividly to life. * Philippa East, author of Little White Lies *\u003cbr\u003eEleni Kyriacou is a writer of immense talent and she handles this complex, passionate subject matter with stunning results. A captivating and important story written by an author at the top of her game. * Victoria Dowd, author of The Smart Woman's Guide to Murder *\u003cbr\u003eStorytelling of the highest order, and a fascinating re-imagining of a real-life case from the 1950s. A really powerful novel. * Leonora Nattrass, author of Black Drop *\u003cbr\u003eA terrific re-imagining of a historical true crime case, Eleni Kyriacou has a real knack of bringing the fifties back to life, mixing glamour and grime in perfect proportion to produce a gripping thriller. * Trevor Wood, author of The Man on the Street *\u003cbr\u003eBrilliant! As heartbreaking as it is compelling, exploring shocking times in our not-too-distant past. I'll be thinking about it for a long time. And what a page-turner! * Charlotte Levin, author of If I Can't Have You *\u003cbr\u003eA superb piece of writing, delicate, subtle, never disrespectful to anyone involved, but also never less tough than it needs to be * Morning Star *\u003cbr\u003eA story masterfully told with complex characters. * Clare Whitfield, author of People of Abandoned Character *\u003cbr\u003ePrepare to become obsessed with Zina Pavlou! I was hooked by this story from the start. Gorgeously dark, gorgeously addictive, a rich and very moving mystery written with elegance and aplomb. * Louise Mumford, author of Sleepless *\u003cbr\u003eEleni Kyriacou has a gift for capturing time and place perfectly while captivating the reader with her convincing and memorable characters. An excellent and emotional page turner. * Jenny Quintana, author of The Missing girl *\u003cbr\u003eKyriacou writes so movingly of the diaspora Cypriot experience, without shying away from the dark, the seedy, the criminal . . . It is an extraordinary achievement to humanise a woman accused of not one but two brutal murders of family members; that Kyriacou does so while honouring the fictional (and real-life) victims is remarkable. This is a haunting and intensely compassionate book with complex, compelling characters who will stay with me for a very long time. * Nikki Marmery, author of On Wilder Seas *\u003cbr\u003eStunning. Eleni Kyriacou brilliantly evokes the true case of the second from last woman to be hung in a fictionalised account that will have the reader equally gripped and outraged. * Tom Benjamin, author of A Quiet Death in Italy *\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Fiction full of suspense and woven with brio! * Ellen Alpsten, author of Tsarina *\u003cbr\u003eDark, gripping, utterly brilliant. Everyone needs to know this story. * Susan Allott, author of The Silence *\u003cbr\u003eA gripping historical crime thriller that immerses you in smoky 1950s London. I stayed up to 2am to finish it because I had to know the conclusion. * Penny Batchelor, author of My Perfect Sister *\u003cbr\u003eChilling and compelling, a darkly compulsive novel that brings to life 1950s London. * Zoë Somerville, author of The Night of the Flood *\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eUnspeakable Acts of Zina Pavlou\u003c\/i\u003e is a gripping read . . . I enjoyed every minute of this book. A truly wonderful read. * Nydia Hetherington, author of A Girl Made of Air *\u003cbr\u003eAn absorbing tale of race and class, discrimination and prejudice . . . It will be a long time before I can get Zina Pavlou out of my head. * Sam Baker, author of The Shift *\u003cbr\u003eA propulsive and fascinating story that hooked me from the very first page. Kyriacou’s writing is confident and assured. I loved it. * Nicola Gill, author of The Neighbours *\u003cbr\u003eA compelling, nuanced and incredibly moving story showing the double standards and judgments directed at women. Loved it! * Caroline Bishop, author of The Other Daughter *\u003cbr\u003eTelling a tale of murder and betrayal * World of Cruising *\u003cbr\u003eYou'll be hooked * Peterborough Evening Telegraph *\u003cbr\u003eSo evocative of the 1950s, highlighting the norms of casual racism and misogyny... beautifully written * TripFiction *\u003cbr\u003eMoving, tense and morally haunting, this 1950s true-crime thriller centred on two women from the Greek diaspora sees a court interpreter become emotionally enmeshed in a murder case * LoveReading *\u003cbr\u003eSo clearly written and compelling. It looks at what it is (and was) to be a woman and an outsider. At family and loyalty (or lack of). It makes you think while also being a page-turner. * Laura Pearson *\u003cbr\u003eVery vivid... I really enjoyed the detail of it and how you come to gradually understand why [Zina] is the way she is. I thought it was great * Miles Jupp, BBC 'Between the Covers' *\u003cbr\u003eFantastic. To me, that terrible cliche phrase, a page-turner... I was completely besotted by it * Bill Paterson, BBC 'Between the Covers' *\u003cbr\u003eReally brought the era to life * Ellie Taylor, BBC 'Between the Covers' *\u003cbr\u003eA layered read that deals with morality and immigration within the framework of a well-delivered story * Crime Fiction Lover *\u003cbr\u003eThis book is rich with global and local history, the Greek diaspora in London, the meeting of several generations of immigrants and how they navigate the world in their own ways and multifaceted human relationships. 5* * The Gloss Book Club *\u003cbr\u003eA gripping book, full of relatable family rows and tensions * Camden New Journal *\u003cbr\u003eThis intriguing, moving novel joins unforgettable characters to an increasingly difficult situation. I couldn’t put it down * Promoting Crime Fiction *","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52091246903639,"sku":"9781837930357","price":12.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-unspeakable-acts-of-zina-pavlou-9781837930357","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}