Karen Maitland
Karen Maitland
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Karen Maitland is a British author of historical fiction novels.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born: 1968 (exact date unknown)
No information available on her death date.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Nationality: British
Profession: Author
Early Life and Background
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Karen Maitland was born in the late 1960s. Little is known about her early life, but it's evident that she developed a passion for writing from an early age. Her love for history and fiction likely influenced her decision to pursue a career as an author of historical novels.
Maitland's background may have played a significant role in shaping her writing style and choice of genres. As a British author, she has drawn inspiration from the country's rich history, often incorporating elements of mystery, suspense, and fantasy into her works.
Major Accomplishments
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Karen Maitland's breakthrough novel, The Owl Killers, was published in 2009. The book received widespread critical acclaim for its unique blend of historical fiction, mystery, and supernatural elements. Since then, she has written several bestsellers, including Company of Liars (2010) and A Place of Safety (2011).
Maitland's novels often explore themes of survival, community, and the human condition during times of crisis or uncertainty. Her writing style has captivated readers worldwide, earning her a dedicated following.
Notable Works or Actions
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Some of Karen Maitland's notable works include:
The Owl Killers (2009) - A historical mystery novel set in 14th-century England.
Company of Liars (2010) - A dark, suspenseful tale about a group of strangers traveling through medieval Europe.
* A Place of Safety (2011) - A haunting story of survival and redemption during the English Civil War.
Maitland's writing has been praised for its vivid descriptions of historical settings, well-developed characters, and intricate plots.
Impact and Legacy
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Karen Maitland's impact on the literary world is undeniable. Her unique blend of history, mystery, and supernatural elements has inspired a new generation of authors and readers alike.
Her novels have been translated into multiple languages, allowing her work to reach a global audience. Maitland's writing has also been praised for its historical accuracy, which adds depth and authenticity to her stories.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Karen Maitland is widely quoted and remembered for her captivating storytelling ability, richly detailed settings, and thought-provoking themes. Her novels often explore complex issues such as survival, community, and the human condition during times of crisis or uncertainty.
Her writing has been compared to that of authors like Hilary Mantel and Philippa Gregory, known for their meticulous historical research and engaging storytelling styles.
Quotes by Karen Maitland
There was a new king and his name was pestilence. And he had created a new law – thou shalt do anything to survive.
The present is all you can truly know of any man, and even of that you can glimpse only a fragment, however long you remain in his company.
Hope may be an illusion, but it’s what keeps you from jumping in the river or swallowing hemlock. Hope is a beautiful lie and it requires talent to create it for others. And back then on that day when they say it first began, I truly believed that the creation of hope was the greatest of all the arts, the noblest of all the lies. I was wrong.
Pay heed, my darlings, and always take the greatest care over the company you keep in life: if death strikes you without warning, you may be stuck with them til the moon turns to blood and wouldn’t that be a torment?
They say despair is a terrible thing, but hope is worse: it keeps you shackled for ever, like a dog in a wheel, always running, but never able to go anywhere, save round and round.
I wanted desperately to go on living in someone’s memory. If we are not remembered, we are more than dead, for it is as if we had never lived.
Reckon it’s best if you don’t have anyone you care about; then it can’t hurt you. Don’t have to be afraid of losing someone if you no one to lose.
You've heard tales of beauty and the beast. How a fair maid falls in love with a monster and sees the beauty of his soul beneath the hideous visage. But you've never heard the tale of the handsome man falling for the monstrous woman and finding joy in her love, because it doesn't happen, not even in a story-teller's tale.