The Wife, the Maid and the Mistress

Ariel Lawhon reimagines the true-crime mystery of Judge Joseph Crater, who vanished in 1930 New York City, through the perspectives of three women connected to him: his wife, maid, and mistress. Set against the vibrant backdrop of jazz clubs and shadowy streets of the era, the story delves into the lives behind the scandal and the tangled truths that emerge. This engaging narrative offers a fresh take on a historical disappearance, blending suspense with vivid period detail.