The Wife, the Maid, and the Mistress by Ariel Lawhon

The Wife, the Maid, and the Mistress

Ariel Lawhon

304 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction historical mystery dark mysterious tense slow-paced

Description

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...

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Community Reviews Summary of 643 reviews

Moods

mysterious 93%
dark 56%
tense 31%
emotional 25%
adventurous 18%
challenging 12%
informative 12%
reflective 12%
sad 12%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 33%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 46% | A mix: 38% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 30%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 38% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 8%

Average rating

3.6

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