The Wife, the Maid, and the Mistress [B1915]

2014 PB in nice clean condition. 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.

From recent Amazon/GoodReads reviews: "I really enjoyed this and still find myself thinking about it fondly weeks after finishing. Historical fiction with 3 intriguing story lines."; "A corrupt judge goes missing and each of the women in his life knows a piece of the puzzle. This was an interesting story based on true events and told from the points of view of the 3 women and a detective. While the author took liberties in what may have happened to the judge, parts of it seem very probable and with the known links between the mob, political corruption and show business, it may even be likely. this was the second book I have read from this author, and I will definitely be reading more"; "Another cool story of old town New York and shady things that may or may not have happened. The judge really did go missing, but everything else is a possibility. I loved this one!"; "Ariel Lawhorn is great at character development. I enjoyed it, though the plot twist at the end is a bit predictable. Cute book."