The Wife, the Maid, and the Mistress

A Novel

By: Ariel Lawhon

Narrated by: Ann Marie Lee, Mark Bramhall, Ariel Lawhon

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Frozen River, this “genuinely surprising whodunit” (USA Today) reimagines the tantalizing suspense surrounding a scandalous murder mystery that rocked the nation.

“This book is more meticulously choreographed than a chorus line. It all pays off.”—The New York Times Book Review

One summer night in 1930, Judge Joseph Crater steps into a New York City cab and is never heard from again. Behind this great man are three women, each with her own tale to tell: Stella, his fashionable wife, the picture of propriety; Maria, their steadfast maid, indebted to the judge; and Ritzi, his showgirl mistress, willing to seize any chance to break out of the chorus line.

As the twisted truth emerges, Ariel Lawhon’s wickedly entertaining debut mystery transports us into the smoky jazz clubs, seedy backstage dressing rooms, and shadowy streets beneath the Art Deco skyline.

It’s ok

I tried to follow story and started to like it but am confused with the ending and feel I’m left hanging. The narration was ok - her voice is beautiful but had a hard time figuring out which characters were talking as not much different.

The end will blow your mind!

Loved this book from start to finish. Ariel, please bring us more like this. Incredible story with a great twist at the end.

As usual, Ariel Lawhon’s details are incredible to the period that she’s writing to

Very intriguing story, bounces between the ‘30-60’s night life in New York, cops, wives, dance girls. Super heartwarming and heartbreaking story

Enjoyed the voices and the story

I like this book as I live near New York City and I love anything about the history of the city

Marvelously crafted

Loved the tone and pace. Great plot twists and don’t read the ending first, wait for it. It’s worth it!