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The Unspeakable Acts of Zina Pavlou

By: Eleni Kyriacou
Narrated by: Daphne Alexander
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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 audiobook 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.
'Tense. Moving. Morally complex. Zina Pavlou is wholly unforgettable.' Rachel Rhys

©2023 Eleni Kyriacou (P)2023 Head of Zeus Crime Historical Murder Mystery Thriller & Suspense Women's Fiction World Literature Fiction England Emotionally Gripping Heartfelt Mind-bending Suspense
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Where to start? Oh my goodness. This book is brilliant and will leave a lasting impression. Subject matter is obviously a thought provoking topic. The character in the title is in some ways not likeable but in other ways what she does is understandable. Beautiful relationship with Eva thought that wouldn’t be allowed in reality as unprofessional. Here it’s totally believable. The language, and character portrayals are superb and in this audio book this is all greatly enhanced by the wonderful narration. I was totally transported into each situation.
To me this is up there with A Man Called Ove and Lessons in Chemistry. Very memorable. Don’t know what the word is for” page turner” with audiobooks but this was it, for sure.

Wow wow wow

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The reality of the situation is heartbreaking but believable, Enjoyed this book very much well written.

The unique story of a sad mother used by her son in a foreign country.

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Very good book based in London, based on a true story. Well worth a listen.

Excellent book

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I had heard of this murder from a TV programme a few years ago and was interested to read this book, which is based on that.

I thought it was many things - thought-provoking, entertaining [in a weird sort of way], sad, mysterious etc. etc.
It was well-written and I liked the story of the interpreter Eva, as a backdrop to the horrific acts of Zina Pavlou.

What I liked best was the authentic portrait of the perpetrator and her family. Coming from a Greek Cypriot background, I was fascinated to hear the different characters portrayed by Eleni Kyriacou. Very well-researched ...especially on the trial and the facts on Holloway Prison.

The telling of the hardships of the Greek Cypriots in the London of 1950s was "spot-on". I know from my own Cypriot father's battles to be accepted by his English neighbours and workmates, just how difficult life was post-war in UK. The fact that many Cypriots had come to UK to make money to survive and to send back to their families in Cyprus, made it all the more poignant.

A big thank you to the narrator - Daphne Alexander. For once, all the pronunciation was true to life and authentic. Well done - and all the different characters were brilliantly differentiated. Excellent work.

This is the second book I have heard on Audible, I really enjoyed them both.



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Really fascinating insight into the lives of the characters, their hardships and what created them all. Well told and the narrator read beautifully thanks!

Such an intensely sad story for everyone.

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