A review by constantreader471
The Wife, the Maid, and the Mistress by Ariel Lawhon

4.0

4 stars for an absorbing murder mystery/historical fiction book set in 1930s New York City. Parts of this book are based on actual incidents and real people. Judge Crater did disappear in 1931 and his body was never found. The title refers to 3 women in his life: His wife, his mistress and his long time maid, all of whom may have been privy to secrets that would have shed light on his disappearance.
How these 3 interact is mostly fiction and makes for a layered mystery, which is not completely revealed until the end. I recommend it to mystery/historical fiction fans. There is no graphic violence and one brief rape scene. The ending was bittersweet. but did wrap up all the loose ends.
I read this library book in 3 days.