{"product_id":"9781529091724","title":"The Maiden","description":"\u003cp\u003eSet against the tumultuous backdrop of 1679 Edinburgh, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Maiden\u003c\/strong\u003e by Kate Foster delves into the harrowing tale of Lady Christian, a woman whose life unravels after being accused of murdering her lover, James Forrester. What unfolds is not merely a trial, but a sensational spectacle that captivates and horrifies the public, with the media quick to label her both an adulteress and a murderess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Plot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce a figure of respect and privilege, Christian's affair leads her down a path of chaos as she grapples with societal expectations and the brutal realities of the legal system. Through her eyes, readers witness the intense scrutiny and judgement faced by women who defy the norms of their time. As her story unfolds, the narrative raises profound questions about guilt, morality, and the price of personal freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThemes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFemale Empowerment:\u003c\/strong\u003e The novel challenges traditional gender roles and explores the strength required to assert one's autonomy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSocietal Norms:\u003c\/strong\u003e It interrogates the consequences of defiance against a rigid social structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMorality and Justice:\u003c\/strong\u003e The story prompts reflection on the nature of guilt and the complexities of human relationships.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"A compelling exploration of a woman's descent into chaos and the societal forces that shape her fate.\"\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders who appreciate historical fiction with strong female protagonists may also enjoy Foster's other works, as well as novels like \u003cstrong\u003eThe Other Boleyn Girl\u003c\/strong\u003e by Philippa Gregory or \u003cstrong\u003eCirce\u003c\/strong\u003e by Madeline Miller, which similarly navigate themes of power and identity in historical contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pan Macmillan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52951344316748,"sku":"9781529091724","price":17.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/4163\/2076\/files\/9781529091724_front.webp?v=1765293177","url":"https:\/\/foxandfable.com\/fr-ch\/products\/9781529091724","provider":"Fox \u0026 Fable UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}