The Unspeakable Acts of Zina Pavlou is the latest novel by author Eleni Kyriacou, which is inspired by the true-crime story of the penultimate woman to be executed in Britain. Head of Zeus publishes it.
THEY HAVE TOLD SO MANY LIES ABOUT ME.
London, 1954. Zina Pavlou, a Cypriot grandmother, waits quietly in the custody of the Metropolitan police. She can’t speak their language, but she understands what their wary looks mean: she has been accused of the brutal murder of her daughter-in-law.
Eva Georgiou, Greek interpreter for the Met, knows how it feels to be voiceless as an immigrant woman. While she works as Zina’s translator, her obsession with the case deepens, and so too does her bond with the accused murderer.
Zina can’t speak for herself. She can’t clear her own name. All she can do is wait for the world to decide…
IS SHE A VICTIM? OR IS SHE A KILLER?
The Unspeakable Acts of Zina Pavlou is a rare book that lingers long after you’ve finished reading it. With characters that are flawed but you can’t help but sympathise with, it’s a moving but chilling story. Especially when you read the author’s note and discover that it’s based on a true story.
A fantastic, thought-provoking read!
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