The Murderers Maid, Erika Mailman
The Murderers Maid, Erika Mailman
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The Murderer's Maid
A Lizzie Borden Novel

Author: Erika Mailman

Narrator: Stacy Gonzalez

Unabridged: 12 hr 25 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/20/2023


Synopsis

A True Crime Thriller
“Fascinating, mesmerizing, and so darkly atmospheric that you keep looking over your shoulder as you read.” ―Diana Gabaldon, internationally-bestselling author of the Outlander series Winner of Two Historical Fiction Awards in 2018 (IPPY Gold Medal Award and National Indie Excellence Award)
#1 Bestseller in Historical Ireland In this historical murder thriller, author Erika Mailman (also winner of the 2007 Bram Stoker Award for her novel The Witch’s Trinity) brings the true story of the brutal murder of Lizzie Borden’s father and stepmother into new focus by adding a riveting contemporary narrative. With historical detail and taut, modern storytelling, Erika Mailman writes a captivating novel about identity, choices, freedom, and murder. She offers readers a fresh perspective on the notorious 19th century crime and explores the trials of immigrants seeking a better life while facing down fear and oppression, today and throughout history. Intelligent and detailed, The Murderer’s Maid is a gripping read from beginning to bloody conclusion. The Murderer’s Maid interweaves the stories of two women, the 19th century servant of infamous Lizzie Borden and the other a 21st century modern-day barista fleeing from an attempt on her life. Irish maid Bridget Sullivan, trapped by servitude and afraid for her own safety, finds herself an unwilling witness to the tensions in the volatile Borden household. In 2016, Brooke, the illegitimate daughter of an immigrant maid, is unknowingly connected to the legendary 19th century crime. Brooke struggles to conceal her identity and stay a jump ahead of the men who want to kill her. If you have read and enjoyed Lizzie Borden books such as The Life and Trial of Lizzie Borden, A Private Disgrace, The History and Haunting of Lizzie Borden, Parallel Lives, The Secrets of Lizzie Borden, or The Fall River Tragedy; you will love Erika Mailman’s award winning true crime thriller The Murderer's Maid.

About Erika Mailman

Erika Mailman's novel The Witch's Trinity, about a medieval woman accused of witchcraft, was a San Francisco Chronicle Notable Book. Under the pen name Lynn Carthage, she is also the author of the young adult novel Haunted. Erika lives in Northern California with her family.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Priskah on January 06, 2024

3,0 ✨✨✨ ( Audiobook)......more

Goodreads review by MaryannC Victorian Dreamer on January 02, 2018

Having read a few other Lizzie Borden books I am always intrigued to read other takes or stories based on this infamous murder. The author here presented the details about the facts of the crime and also gives voices to the central people known to this murder. This also had another parallel story of......more

Goodreads review by Erika on March 27, 2018

Pretty sweet read. ;)......more

Goodreads review by Linda on October 02, 2017

Lindas Book Obsession Review of “THE MURDERER’S MAID” by Erika Mailman Kudos to Erika Mailman, author of “The Murderer’s Maid” for her amazing story-telling skills in weaving two stories together. The genres for this novel are Historical Fiction, Mystery and Thriller, Suspense and Fiction. The timelin......more

Goodreads review by Kathleen on November 06, 2017

I have always been fascinated with Lizzie Borden. I share a birthday with her so there is that.. The Murderer's Maid is the story of Lizzie Borden but indirectly as it is written from the perspective of Bridget, the Borden's maid of a few years. I am not sure how I feel about the crime, did she or d......more