The Wife, The Maid And The Mistress

In **The Wife, The Maid and The Mistress** Ariel Lawhon delivers a sharp, atmospheric *historical mystery* set in 1930s New York City, built around one of America’s most infamous disappearances. When Judge Joseph Crater steps into a cab one hot summer night and vanishes, the story turns to the three women left in his wake — each with her own version of who he was and what he feared.

Stella, his impeccably presented wife, guards her place in polite society. Maria, the loyal maid, carries secrets and debts that tether her to the Crater household. Ritzi, the showgirl mistress, knows the city after dark — and how quickly a good time can turn dangerous. As their lives intersect, Ariel Lawhon threads together *true crime–inspired* intrigue, jazz-age glamour and simmering scandal.

Perfect for readers who enjoy *whodunits*, complex women’s perspectives, and richly realised historical settings.

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