The Wife, the Maid, and the Mistress: A Novel

Don't miss out on the tantalizing reimagining of a scandalous murder mystery that rocked the nation from the New York Times bestselling author of I Was Anastasia and The Frozen River, Ariel Lawhon. This genuinely surprising whodunit takes us back to one summer night in 1930 when Judge Joseph Crater vanished after stepping into a New York City cab, never to be seen or heard from again.

The mysterious disappearance of Judge Crater unveils a tangled web involving three women in his life, each with their own unique stories to share. Stella, his elegant and proper wife; Maria, their loyal maid who owes the judge a debt of gratitude; and Ritzi, his ambitious showgirl mistress who dreams of escaping the confines of the chorus line.

Ariel Lawhon's wickedly entertaining debut mystery delves into the seedy backstage dressing rooms, smoky jazz clubs, and shadowy streets beneath the Art Deco skyline of New York City. As the twisted truth behind Judge Crater's disappearance unravels, readers are captivated by the captivating storytelling and suspenseful plot twists.

Get ready to be transported to a world of glamour, deception, and intrigue with Lawhon's latest novel, The Frozen River. Don't miss out on this thrilling tale that will keep you guessing until the very end.

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