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The Wife, the Maid, and the Mistress

The Wife, the Maid, and the Mistress

Author: Ariel Lawhon
Series: 16 Page-turning mysteries that aren't too dark and gloomy
Length: 322 pages
ASIN: B00EBRU0AS

This historical novel, based on a true story, is in the running for one of my favorite books of 2015. A real page-turner, perfect for Kate Morton fans.

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Never Have I Ever
The Perfect Couple
Recursion: A Novel
Magpie Murders
A Brush with Death
The Mother-in-Law
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