By Eleni Kyriacou

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?

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 Erin Kelly, Sara Collins, and Jessie Burton.

First published 2023
Genre: Historical Thrillers
Pages:348
Amazon Rating 4.2/5 from 1,100 reviews

Our review in brief:

1. Rating	7.6 out of 10
2. Recommended	Everyone said they would recommend the book. Most people found it quite gripping.
3. Audience	The book would be suitable for both men and women of all ages, but perhaps not teenagers.
4. Type of Read	The book was easy to read in terms of its structure but there were some gruesome sections. It was very thought provoking.
5. Quality of Author	Almost everyone agreed that the quality of the writing was very good. It was very straight forward and reflected the author’s background in journalism.
6. Other Observations	It was a great choice for a Book Club